spaniel
noun/ˈspænjəl/
Frequency rank: #15,480 most common English word
Meaning
a breed of dog with long, drooping ears and a silky coat, often used as a hunting or companion dog.
Example sentence
She took her spaniel for a walk through the park every morning.
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