Plural of spaniel
regular plural
The plural of spaniel is spaniels.
Forms of spaniel
| Singular | spaniel /ˈspænjəl/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | spaniels |
| Countable | countable |
Spaniels in a sentence
- In this discussion, we will lump together various breeds of spaniels, because the differences among them don't matter for our practical purposes here.From the entry lump together
- One was to scrape the violin, the other to train spaniels for hunting.2010 January 5, Leslie Carroll, Notorious Royal Marriages: A Juicy Journey Through Nine Centuries of Dynasty, Destiny, and Desire…. From the entry scrape
- They became shorthand for English style, like Staffordshire spaniels minus the tweeness.2009 March 13, Christopher Petkanas, “Blade Runner”, in New York Times. From the entry tweeness
- They moved into a shed outside my bedroom window, with bunk beds and a dangerous paraffin heater and two stinky spaniels with cornflakey eyes . . .2004 May 6, Linda Smith, “‘Wrap Up Warm’ Tour”, in Warren Lakin, Ian Parsons, compilers, The Very Best of Linda Smith, London: Hodder &…. From the entry cornflakey
Meaning of spaniel
- noun Any of various small to medium-sized breeds of gun dog having a broad muzzle, long, wavy fur and long ears that hang at the side of the head, bred for flushing and retrieving game.
- noun A cringing, fawning person.
- verb To follow loyally or obsequiously, like a spaniel.
Questions about the plural of spaniel
- What is the plural of spaniel?
- The plural of spaniel is spaniels.
- Is spaniel countable?
- Spaniel is a countable noun.
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