- one of a breed of notably intelligent dogs, having thick frizzy or curly hair usually trimmed in standard patterns, and occurring in three varieties (standard poodle, miniature poodle, and toy poodle) that differ in size: What I miss most about our old place are the six big poodles who live at the herb farm next door.
- a breed of dog, with varieties of different sizes, having curly hair, which is often clipped from ribs to tail for showing: originally bred to hunt waterfowl
- a person who is servile; lackey
