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spotted dog

British  

noun

  1. an informal name for a Dalmatian

  2. another name for spotted dick

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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As we walked back to the inn, we decided to get dinner at the Spotted Dog, where I devoured an ice cream-covered chocolate lava cake with such gusto that I probably scared our waiter.

From Los Angeles Times

But then, hours apart on the same day, the Three Blackbirds and the Spotted Dog announced their closures, with both blaming rising costs.

From BBC

Mrs Thomas would visit The Spotted Dog for a coffee meeting once a week.

From BBC

"The Spotted Dog had their gastro kind of set up; we are a traditional English pub so I think the two worked quite well".

From BBC

Dern connected her with Judy Pastore at Spotted Dog Entertainment, who recognized how “Let’s Talk to Lucy” could reach a new audience through streaming and podcasting.

From Los Angeles Times