proper noun
1A battle in 1704 in Bavaria, near the village of Blindheim, in which the English, under the Duke of Marlborough, defeated the French and the Bavarians.
2
(also Blenheim Palace)The Duke of Marlborough's seat at Woodstock near Oxford, a stately home designed by Vanbrugh (1705). The house and its estate were given to the first Duke of Marlborough in honour of his victory at Blenheim.
noun
A dog of a small red and white breed of spaniel.
‘The cavalier King Charles spaniel can be found in one of four colors: Blenheim, tricolor, ruby, and black and tan.’- ‘The next of this charming group to be considered, is the Blenheim Spaniel, with which, its having been the favourite breed of my dear mother, & her mother, I have been more associated than with some of the others.’
- ‘A Blenheim Spot is a spot in the middle of the crown of the head.’
- ‘The Duchess of Marlborough is credited with imprinting the characteristic lozenge or thumbprint mark on the top of the Blenheim Spaniels head.’
- ‘Bugsy is a 2-year-old Blenheim, and I am looking for someone who wants a litter of puppies.’
- ‘Blenheims are chestnut and white, with chestnut ears and a white blaze between the eyes and ears.’
Origin
Mid 19th century from the name of Blenheim palace (see Blenheim).
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