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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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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'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Beagle. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/beagle
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