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English
Etymology
The echidna sense is derived from the verb form, English settlers in Australia would puggle to get rabbits out of holes and sometimes find an echidna. (Reference: Echidnas, Australian Broadcasting Commission Radio National Science Show, 11 November 2000, transcript.)
The canine sense is derived from the parent breed names (Reference: http://www.puggle.org)
Noun
en-noun
- AU A baby echidna.
- US A small mixed breed of dog created by mating a pug and beagle
Verb
en-verb|puggl|ing
- AU To clean drains. (Reference: ABC Science Show above.)
Category:Baby animals
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