épagneul

Etymology
,, a Gallicization of , from , from. First used as Espainholz in the 14th century by Gaston III of Foix, who described them in a book on hunting. An alternative theory derives it from the Old French verb, in reference to the behavior of the dogs when hunting game. However, it more likely means "from Spain", as Gaston brought them back from there. .

Noun

 * 1) spaniel

Etymology
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Noun

 * 1) spaniel