poodle
See also: POODLE
English
Etymology
From German Pudel, a shortened form of Pudelhund, a compound of Hund (“dog”) and the German Low German term Pudel, Pūdel (“puddle”), from the onomatopoeic term pudeln (“to splash about”).[1][2]
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈpuː.dəl/
- Rhymes: -uːdəl
Noun
poodle (plural poodles)
- A breed of dog originating in Europe as hunting dogs, and having heavy, curly coat in a solid color; their shoulder height indicates their classification as standard, medium, miniature, or toy.
Synonyms
- (breed of dog): Canis aviarius aquaticus (formal, before 20th century)
Derived terms
poodle crossbreeds
- cockapoo
- goldendoodle
- labradoodle
- schnoodle
- Shih-poo / Pooshih
- whoodle
- yorkipoo / yorkapoo, yoodle
Translations
any of various breeds of poodle
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Portuguese
Noun
poodle m, f (plural poodles)
- poodle (breed of dog with a heavy, curly fur)
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