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French Spaniel

French Spaniel noun: a breed of dog of the Spaniel-like setter. It was developed in France and Canada as a hunting dog, descended from dogs of the 14th century.

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Noun

French Spaniel (plural French Spaniels)

  1. A breed of dog of the Spaniel-like setter. It was developed in France and Canada as a hunting dog, descended from dogs of the 14th century.
    Synonyms:
    Epagneul Français

Synonyms of French Spaniel

  • Epagneul Français

Forms of French Spaniel

pluralFrench Spaniels

Questions about French Spaniel

What does French Spaniel mean?
French Spaniel means a breed of dog of the Spaniel-like setter. It was developed in France and Canada as a hunting dog, descended from dogs of the 14th century.
What part of speech is French Spaniel?
French Spaniel is a noun.
What is the plural of French Spaniel?
The plural of French Spaniel is French Spaniels.

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