small slender toy spaniel with erect ears and a black-spotted brown to white coat
Breed of toy dog known from the 16th century, when it was called a dwarf spaniel. A favorite of Marie-Antoinette, it appeared in paintings by Old Masters. It acquired its name (French for "butterfly") in the late 19th century, when a variety with large, flaring ears became fashionable. Another variety has drooping ears. A slender, graceful dog with a plumed tail, it stands 11 in. (28 cm) or less and weighs up to 11 lbs (5 kg). The soft, full coat is usually white, with darker patches
{i} (French- literal meaning "butterfly") small spaniel dog with a silky coat and ears having the form of wings of a butterfly
English - French
Definition of papillon in English French dictionary
{n} épagneul nain papillon, race de chien ayant dont la forme des oreilles rappelle celle d'un papillon
papillon
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() From French papillon (“butterfly”) from Latin papilio (“butterfly, moth”)