In breeding circles, a male canine is referred to as a dog, while a female is called a bitch (Middle English bicche, from Old English bicce, ultimately from Old Norse bikkja). A group of offspring is a litter. The father of a litter is called the sire, and the mother is called the dam. Offspring are, in general, called pups or puppies, from French poupée, until they are about a year old. The process of birth is whelping, from the Old English word hwelp.
In breeding circles , a male canine is referred to as a dog , while a female is called a bitch ( Middle English bicche , from Old English bicce , ultimately from Old Norse bikkja ) . A group of offspring is a litter . The father of a litter is called the sire , and the mother is called the dam . Offspring are , in general , called pups or puppies , from French poupée , until they are about a year old . The process of birth is whelping , from the Old English word hwelp .
What is the French word that "puppy" comes from?
What is the French word that " puppy " comes from ?
poupée
poupée