Phrase guide

cocker spaniel

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

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noun

Meaning 1

Either of two breeds of dog, the American cocker spaniel and the English cocker spaniel.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

a small breed with wavy silky hair; originally developed in England

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: English cocker spaniel, cocker

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: spaniel

History

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Across languages

Translations

7 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Dutch: cocker spaniel — either breed
  • Finnish: cockerspanieli — either breed
  • Irish: spáinnéar feá — either breed
  • Italian: cocker — either breed
  • Polish: cocker-spaniel — either breed
  • Russian: кокер-спаниель (koker-spanijelʹ) — either breed
  • Swedish: cockerspaniel — either breed