spaniels

/S P AE1 N Y AH0 L Z/
noun
  1. 1

    Any of various small to medium-sized breeds of gun dog having a broad muzzle, long, wavy fur and long ears that hang at the side of the head, bred for flushing and retrieving game.

  2. 2

    A cringing, fawning person.

verb
  1. 1

    To follow loyally or obsequiously, like a spaniel.

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