miniature poodle
[ min-uh-cher pood-l, min-ee-uh-cher ]
/ ˈmɪn ə tʃər ˈpud l, ˈmɪn i ə tʃər /
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noun
a poodle of a variety that is taller than 10 inches (25.5 centimeters) at the shoulder but no taller than 15 inches (38 centimeters): We’ve had miniature poodles for years, always brown, but our new little princess is as white as a cotton ball.
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Compare standard poodle, toy poodle.
Origin of miniature poodle
First recorded in 1895–1900
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How to use miniature poodle in a sentence
Another dog, a Miniature Poodle named Zoe, looked perfectly French in a green quilted cape and matching pill-box hat.