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: any of a breed of small short-legged smooth-coated often black, white, and tan hounds
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While the cropped photo of the intelligent anthropomorphic beagle's name card didn't picture the person's face, McPoland uploaded his own Instagram carousel showing off his costume as Gromit in full.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
While real beagles are bred to be hunting dogs, Snoopy's role was never that simple.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
Snoopy stan accounts on TikTok are igniting Gen Z’s interest in the 70-year-old franchise, with merchandise featuring the beloved beagle, plus friends Charlie Brown and Woodstock, from retailers including CVS, Aeropostale, and Urban Outfitters selling out.
—Lisette Voytko-Best, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
The modest suburban home on Wallaby Street that Wallace shares with his expressive beagle, Gromit, is filled with Rube Goldberg-esque gizmos.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Oct. 2024
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Word History
Etymology
Middle English begle
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of beagle was
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“Beagle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beagle. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
Kids Definition
beagle
noun
bea·gle
ˈbē-gəl
: any of a breed of small hounds with short legs and smooth coats
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