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| one of a breed of small hounds having long ears, short legs, and a usually black, tan, and white coat. |
| bea·gle (bē'gəl) n. One of a breed of small hounds having short legs, drooping ears, and a smooth coat with white, black, and tan markings. [Middle English begle, possibly from Old French bee gueule, loudmouth : beer, to gape (variant of baer; see bay2) + gueule, gullet (from Latin gula).] |