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papillon
noun[ C ]
(alsoPapillon)uk /ˈpæp.iˌjɒn/ us /ˈpæp.iˌjɑːn/
a type of small dog from Europe that is related to the spaniel and has long hair and ears that stand up:
The papillon's name comes from the French word for butterfly because the dog's head and ears have a shape that resembles that insect.
You might think a Papillon is fragile from its slight appearance, but in actuality it is hardy and athletic.
Their beloved papillon came back from the groomer looking clean, sharp, and happy.
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