First Known Use: 1810
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poodle
noun poo·dle \ˈpü-dəl\
: a type of dog that has thick, curly hair
Full Definition of POODLE
1
: any of a breed of intelligent dogs that have a curly dense solid-colored coat and that are grouped into standard, miniature, and toy sizes which are often considered separate breeds — compare toy poodle
2
: a fabric with a nubby or coarsely looped surface that resembles a poodle's coat —called also poodle cloth
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Origin of POODLE
German Pudel, short for Pudelhund, from pudeln to splash + Hund dog
POODLE Defined for Kids
poodle
noun poo·dle \ˈpü-dəl\
Definition of POODLE for Kids
: a small or medium-sized dog with a thick curly coat of solid color
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