Chow Chow
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English
Etymology
First attested in 1886, but of uncertain origin (present Chinese terms for the breed do not resemble it). Possibly related to the old Chinese custom of eating dogs (cf. chow and chow-chow).[1]
Noun
Chow Chow (plural Chow Chows)
Synonyms
Translations
dog breed
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References
- ^ Douglas Harper (2001–2024) “chow”, in Online Etymology Dictionary.