papillon

Thân thiện

A small papillon sits on a green velvet cushion.

Definition

Noun: 1. A breed of small, slender toy spaniel characterized by its distinctive large, erect, fringed ears that resemble the wings of a butterfly, and a coat that is typically white with patches of black, brown, or other colors.

Usage

The word "papillon" is used specifically as a countable noun to refer to an individual dog of this breed or to the breed as a whole. It is always capitalized when referring to the breed name.

Examples

• Noun:
  • Her papillon won first place in the toy dog category at the show.
  • Papillons are known for their intelligence and friendly demeanor.
  • We are considering getting a papillon because they are good apartment dogs.

Advanced Usage

• The name "papillon" is derived from the French word for "butterfly," a direct reference to the shape of the dog's ears.
• In historical art, dogs resembling the papillon are often depicted in paintings of European royalty and nobility.

Variants and Related Words

• Phalène (noun): The drop-eared variety of the papillon breed. The name is French for "moth."
  • The litter included both papillons and phalènes.

Synonyms

• Continental Toy Spaniel (noun): An alternative, less common name for the breed.
• Butterfly Dog (noun): A descriptive synonym referencing the breed's name and appearance.

Antonyms

• There are no direct antonyms for a specific dog breed. General opposites could include large breed dog or working dog, but these are not true antonyms.

Học thuật

Noun

1. small slender toy spaniel with erect ears and a black-spotted brown to white coat