Chow Chow en · NOUN
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).
Meanings
- A dog of a Chinese breed with a sturdy build, a square profile, small triangular erect ears with rounded tips, and a dense double coat.
- (South-Asia) A chayote.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chow Chows | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
Translations (20)
hu csau-csau (dog breed) · cmn 鬆獅犬 /松狮犬 (dog breed) · ms anjing chow (dog breed) · ja チャウ・チャウ (dog breed) · es chow-chow (dog breed) · fr chow-chow (dog breed) · fi chow chow (dog breed) · fi kiinanpystykorva (dog breed) · pl chow-chow (dog breed) · ja チャウチャウ (dog breed) · pl czau-czau (dog breed) · yue 鬆獅犬 /松狮犬 (dog breed) · ga seabha-seabha (dog breed) · ru чау-ча́у (dog breed) · cs čau-čau (dog breed) · es chowchow (dog breed) · tr çov-çov (dog breed) · ko 차우차우 (dog breed) · el Τσόου Τσόου (dog breed) · mk чау-чау (dog breed)