POODLE


Meaning of POODLE in English

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

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.