n.
Pronunciation: ' pü-d ə l
Function: noun
Etymology: German Pudel, short for Pudelhund, from pudeln to splash + Hund dog
Date: 1810
1 : any of a breed of active intelligent dogs that have a curly dense solid-colored harsh 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