(1) Any of several breeds of small to medium-sized gun dogs with a long silky coat and long frilled ears
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Etymology
From Old French espaigneul (modern épagneul), from Latin Hispaniolus ‘Spanish’, from Hispania ‘Spain’.
Noun
Any of various small breeds of gun dog having a broad muzzle, long, wavy fur and long ears than hang at the side of the head, bred for flushing and retrievinggame.
