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gəl noun
one of a breed of small hounds having long ears, short legs, and a usually black, tan, and white coat.
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| —n | |
| 1. | a small sturdy breed of hound, having a smooth dense coat usually of white, tan, and black; often used (esp formerly) for hunting hares |
| 2. | archaic a person who spies on others |
| —vb | |
| 3. | (intr) to hunt with beagles, normally on foot |
| [C15: of uncertain origin] | |
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Word Origin & History
beagle
late 15c., possibly from Fr. becguele "noisy person," lit. "gaping throat," from bayer "open wide" (see bay (2)) + gueule "mouth."
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Example sentences
Beagle has been a healthy scratch for the past five contests.
They frequently curl up together, and the beagle also goes to her for tongue baths.
She had the solid tan color of a terrier, but the body shape of a beagle.
Temperament the beagle has an even temper and gentle disposition.
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