Meaning
A young dog, especially before sexual maturity (12–18 months).
Etymology
Origin: Old English
From earlier puppie (“a woman's pet dog”), of uncertain origin, but probably from Middle English *puppee, *poupee, from Old French poupée, popée (“a doll; puppet”). More at puppet. Mostly displaced native Middle English whelp (“puppy”), from Old English hwelp, whence Modern English whelp and whelpie.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles: