Definition of Irish water spaniel
: any of a breed of medium-sized retrievers characterized by a topknot, a heavy curly coat which is dark liver in color, and a short-haired tail
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“Irish water spaniel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Irish%20water%20spaniel. Accessed 12 Aug. 2022.
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The first known use of Irish water spaniel was in 1865
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