Definition of poodle Poodle

/puˈdʌl/ - [pudul] - poo•dle

We found 8 definitions of poodle from 8 different sources.

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What does poodle mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: poodles

poodle - an intelligent dog with a heavy curly solid-colored coat that is usually clipped; an old breed sometimes trained as sporting dogs or as performing dogs
  poodle dog
  canis familiaris, domestic dog, dog a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds; "the dog barked all night"
  toy poodle the breed of very small poodles
  miniature poodle a breed of small poodles
  standard poodle a breed or medium-sized poodles
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • poodle (Noun)
    Any of various breeds of dog originating in Europe as hunting dogs, and having heavy, curly fur in a solid color; their shoulder height indicates their classification as standard, miniature, or toy.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • poodle (n.)
    A breed of dogs having curly hair, and often showing remarkable intelligence in the performance of tricks.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • poodle
    A French breed of dog with curly hair.

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

  • poodle
    pōō′dl, n. one of a breed of small curly-haired pet dogs, intelligent and affectionate. [Ger. pudel; Low Ger. pudeln, to waddle.]

Sailor's Word-BookThe Sailor's Word-Book

  • poodle
    An old Cornish name for the English Channel. Also, a slang term for the aide-de-camp of a garrison general.

Wikipedia Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • A poodle is a breed of dog. They are very intelligent dogs, and one of the most popular. and many people own them or show them. Poodles were once used as hunting and sporting dogs, but now they are mostly pets. Their fur does not shed as much as some dogs, so they are a good dog for people who are allergic to dogs.

    Colors.

    Poodles are also popular because they come in many different colors and sizes. They are most often white or black; but can be orange, called "apricot"; dark gray, called "blue"; and other colors. There are also some rare colors, such as chocolate brown, and brindle.

    Sizes.

    Poodles are bred in many different sizes. The three main sizes from largest to smallest are Standard, Miniature, and Toy. There are also other sizes, like the very small Teacup, that are not official. This means that these other sizes cannot be part of professional dog shows.

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