beagle
English
[biːɡəɫ]
noun
Definitions
- A small short-legged smooth-coated scenthound, often tricolored and sometimes used for hunting hares. Its friendly disposition makes it suitable as a family pet.
- A person who snoops on others; a detective.
- A bailiff.
- A small kind of shark.
Etymology
Derived from Middle French beegueule (noisy person, gaping throat, whiner) derived from Old French beer, gueule.
Origin
Old French
gueule