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Definition of beagle

beagle

/ˈbiː.ɡəl/
bea · gle
Plural:beagles
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• noun

1

A breed of small-to-medium-sized hound dog native to Great Britain, featuring short legs, drooping ears, and a highly developed sense of smell originally utilized for tracking hare.

Example

"Due to their exceptional olfactory abilities, beagles are frequently employed at international airports to detect prohibited agricultural items."

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• Nearby Words

baza
bead
beaded lizard
beagle
beaked sea snake
beaker
bean

Word Origin & Etymology

Late 15th century: of uncertain origin. It may derive from the Old French 'beecguele', meaning 'noisy person' (literally 'open throat'), referencing the breed's distinct baying bark, or from the Celtic word 'beag', meaning 'small'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Beagle. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/beagle
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