Labradoodle
/ˈlæbrəˌduːdəl/
noun
1.
a type of dog that is a cross between a Labrador retriever and a poodle
noun
a cross between a Labrador retriever and a poodle, developed as hypoallergenic guide dog; also, this cross as a dog breed
Examples
Labradoodles’ appearance and behavioral characteristics remain unpredictable.
Word Origin
1970
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