poodle Definition

poodle
noun

1. A breed of lively pet dog of various sizes which has a narrow head with pendulous ears and a long curly black, white, grey or brown coat, often clipped into an elaborate style.
2. derog
A lackey.

Etymology: 19c: from German Pudel, short for Pudelhund, from pudeln to splash, as poodles were originally trained as water dogs.