PAPILLON - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Noun
small slender toy spaniel with erect ears and a black-spotted brown to white coat
Categories: Toy spaniel
📖 Fun Facts About Papillon
- • Originally called the Toy Spaniel, the Papillon is one of the oldest breeds in the toy group. They can be found in artwork dating back to the 16th century.
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🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "papillon" comes from Latin pāpiliō, which was borrowed from French papillon.
🔗 Related Words
pavilion – A related word in the same word family.
🧩 Fun Fact
Latin became the scholarly language of Europe for over 1,500 years, standardizing technical vocabulary.