Welsh springer spaniel

noun

a red-and-white breed slightly smaller than the English springer spaniel

• Hypernyms: ↑springer spaniel, ↑springer

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noun

1. usually capitalized W & both Ss : a Welsh breed of red and white or orange and white small-eared springer spaniels somewhat smaller and more active than the English springer

2. usually capitalized W & often capitalized both Ss : a dog of the Welsh Springer Spaniel breed

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one of a Welsh breed of springer spaniels having a red and white coat.

[1925-30]

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Welsh springer spaniel,

any one of a breed of red-and-white hunting dogs similar to the English springer spaniel, used for retrieving game on land or in water.