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: any of a breed of small short-legged smooth-coated often black, white, and tan hounds
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The beagle made the move with Meghan to the U.K., and played a special role when Prince Harry proposed at their Nottingham Cottage home.
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Janine Henni, People.com, 8 Jan. 2025
In an emotional post on Instagram Tuesday, the British royal revealed the death of her beloved rescue dog, Guy the beagle.
—Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
Even our four-year-old beagle, Homer, seemed to know something special was afoot.
—Erwin A. Bauer, Outdoor Life, 25 Dec. 2024
One happy beagle is bundling up and spending a warm and cozy Christmas with his new family this holiday season.
—Gil MacIas, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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Janine Henni, People.com, 8 Jan. 2025
In an emotional post on Instagram Tuesday, the British royal revealed the death of her beloved rescue dog, Guy the beagle.
—Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
Even our four-year-old beagle, Homer, seemed to know something special was afoot.
—Erwin A. Bauer, Outdoor Life, 25 Dec. 2024
One happy beagle is bundling up and spending a warm and cozy Christmas with his new family this holiday season.
—Gil MacIas, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Beagle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beagle. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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beagle
noun
bea·gle
ˈbē-gəl 
: any of a breed of small hounds with short legs and smooth coats
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