First Known Use: 14th century
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1kennel
noun ken·nel \ˈke-nəl\
Definition of KENNEL
1
a : a shelter for a dog or cat b : an establishment for the breeding or boarding of dogs or cats
2
: a pack of dogs
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Origin of KENNEL
Middle English kenel, from Anglo-French *kenil, from Vulgar Latin *canile, from Latin canis dog — more at hound
Rhymes with KENNEL
2kennel
verb
kenneled or kennelledkennel·ing or kennel·ling
Definition of KENNEL
intransitive verb
: to take shelter in or as if in a kennel
transitive verb
: to put or keep in or as if in a kennel
First Known Use of KENNEL
1552
3kennel
noun
Definition of KENNEL
: a gutter in a street
Origin of KENNEL
alteration of cannel gutter
First Known Use: 15th century
KENNEL Defined for Kids
kennel
noun ken·nel \ˈke-nəl\
Definition of KENNEL for Kids
1
: a shelter for a dog
2
: a place where dogs or cats are bred or housed
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