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water spaniel

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water spaniel

–noun
either of two breeds of spaniels, used for retrieving waterfowl.


Origin:
1560–70
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water spaniel  
n.  A large spaniel of a breed characterized by a curly water-resistant coat, often used in hunting to retrieve waterfowl.
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