water spaniel
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of water spaniel
First recorded in 1560–70
Example Sentences
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The first litter of golden retrievers was born in 1868 to a Tweed water spaniel, a breed now extinct, and yellow wavy-coated retriever.
From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2023
The Irish water spaniel, wire fox terrier, Labrador, and basset hound also sport mugs that are scientifically proven to pull at our heartstrings.
From Salon ● Jun. 27, 2022
The Irish water spaniel, looking a bit nervous, has been sent away by the judge!
From New York Times ● Feb. 11, 2020
The Irish water spaniel Gloi Donn All or Nothing at Stanegate, also known as Luther, for the actor Idris Elba, wins best gundog.
From The Guardian ● Mar. 23, 2019
In the midst of our talk, Major Ferguson dived to share our shelter, dripping like a water spaniel.
From The Master of Appleby A Novel Tale Concerning Itself in Part with the Great Struggle in the Two Carolinas; but Chiefly with the Adventures Therein of Two Gentlemen Who Loved One and the Same Lady by Lynde, Francis
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