a utensil for use in eating, stirring, measuring, ladling, etc., consisting of a small, shallow bowl with a handle. 2. any of various implements, objects, or parts resembling or suggesting this. 3. a spoonful. 4. Also called spoon bait.
King Arthur's horse, a mare, was named Llamrei. he also is said have had a horse called Hengroen. http://www.legendofkingarthur.co.uk/legendary-characters/arthurs-horse.htm. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Llamrei.
The facts that started the legend of King Arthur are: 1) Arthur was a man that lived and led in Britain. 2) Arthur never called himself a king. 3) Arthur loved his dog.