American water spaniel
noun
: any of a breed of medium-sized spaniels of U.S. origin that have a thick curly chocolate or liver-colored coat
Word History
First Known Use
1927, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of American water spaniel was
in 1927
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“American water spaniel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/American%20water%20spaniel. Accessed 11 Dec. 2023.
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