Phrase guide

Clumber spaniel

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A spaniel of a British breed, with short legs and stout body, which, unlike other spaniels, hunts silently.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

a thickset spaniel with longish silky hair

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Synonyms: clumber

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: spaniel

History

Etymology

Named from the estate of the Duke of Newcastle.

Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: clumberinspanieli — breed of dog
  • Irish: spáinnéar Clumber — breed of dog
  • Russian: кла́мбер-спание́ль (klámber-spanijélʹ) — breed of dog