Origin: Germanic Old English prefix
Beagle has 4 different meanings across 2 categories:
a small short-legged smooth-coated breed of hound
"The neighbor's friendly beagle chased its own tail across the front lawn while wagging its stubby legs."
A small short-legged smooth-coated scenthound, often tricolored and sometimes used for hunting hares. Its friendly disposition makes it suitable as a family pet.
"After the vet confirmed our new beagle is healthy, she happily curled up at my feet while I read aloud to her."
To hunt with beagles.
"The farmers decided to set out their hounds early in the morning to pursue the stray pig through the woods."
A surname.
"My neighbor's family name is Beagle, so he introduced himself as Mr. Beagle at the block party."