1. Plural of puggle; young echidnas (spiny anteaters).
Usage: zoology; informal
2. Plural of puggle; hybrid offspring of a pug dog and a beagle.
Usage: informal; dog breeding

Examples

• The wildlife sanctuary cares for several puggles until they are old enough to be released.
• Puggles are born very small and develop in their mother's pouch.
• Many families choose puggles as pets because they combine traits from both parent breeds.
• The breeder specializes in puggles and has a waiting list of interested buyers.
• At the zoo, visitors were delighted to see the young puggles exploring their enclosure.