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Definition of papillon

papillon

/ˌpæpiˈoʊn/
pa · pil · lon
Plural:papillons
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papillon Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A breed of small toy dog of the spaniel type, characterized by a long, fine coat and large, erect, heavily fringed ears that resemble a butterfly.

Example

"The energetic papillon eagerly completed the agility course, its distinctive butterfly-shaped ears bouncing with every step."

• Rhymes for papillon

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from French 'papillon' (meaning 'butterfly'), derived from the Latin 'papilio'. The dog breed is named for its distinctive, large, fringed ears that resemble the spread wings of a butterfly.

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