papillon/ˈpæpɪjɒ̃/EtymologyFrom French papillon (“butterfly”), from Latin pāpiliō (“butterfly, moth”). Doublet of papilio and pavilion.papillon means A small dog of a certain toy spaniel breed having large upright ears with a shape that resembles butterfly wings. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 89 out of 100.nounA small dog of a certain toy spaniel breed having large upright ears with a shape that resembles butterfly wings.“The researchers tested various breeds, including border collies, golden retrievers, pit bulls, labradors and even Jackson's own little papillon.”A surname