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spaniel
noun
- 1. Any of various kinds of dog, such as the King Charles spaniel, cocker spaniel, springer spaniel, etc that have wavy coats and long silky dangly ears. The larger dogs were originally bred for retrieving game and all kinds are now popular as pets.
2. Someone who behaves in a submissive, slavish or sycophantic manner.
