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field spaniel

field spaniel

7.0
A large dog used for hunting that finds and brings back birds, often black with dense wavy fur
  • noun
  • /fiːld ˈspæn.jəl/
translation icon : spaniel de campo
  • The field spaniel is known for its friendly nature.

Examples

  • The field spaniel is known for its gentle temperament and loyalty.

  • She trained her field spaniel to retrieve birds during hunting trips.

  • Many owners appreciate the intelligence of their field spaniel.

  • Many field spaniels excel in hunting and retrieving.

  • The field spaniel is known for its friendly nature and strong hunting instincts.

  • Many hunters prefer the field spaniel for its ability to retrieve game efficiently.

  • With its dense coat, the field spaniel can navigate through thick underbrush while hunting.

Synonyms

spaniel
vsfield spaniel
18 3.0

A dog with long silky ears and a soft coat

refers to a specific larger, darker hunting type with denser, flatter coat

Surface Forms

field spaniel singular
field spaniels plural

Morphology

field + spaniel

The compound is transparently built from 'field' (open land, often for hunting) + 'spaniel' (a breed of dog), so a learner can infer it refers to a type of spaniel associated with fields or field work. This noun–noun composition is a common, predictable pattern, so a B1 learner who knows both words would understand the basic meaning.

Etymology

The name field spaniel combines field (open land) and spaniel (a hunting dog whose name may come from 'Spain'). These dogs worked in fields to find and bring back birds, so the name came to mean a spaniel used for hunting and 'retrieving'.