beagle


bea·gle

noun \ˈbē-gəl\

Definition of BEAGLE

: any of a breed of small short-legged smooth-coated often black, white, and tan hounds

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Origin of BEAGLE

Middle English begle
First Known Use: 15th century

Other Mammals Terms

dormouse, dugong, gibbon, grimalkin, sable, stoat, ungulate, vole

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