pye-dog en · NOUN
Etymology
From Hindi पाहि (pāhi, “migrant farmer, passer-through”), from Sanskrit पार्श्व (pārśva, “side, vicinity”).
Meanings
- Synonym of stray dog, particularly in Indian contexts.
- Synonym of Indian pariah dog, a breed indigenous to India.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| pie-dog | alternative | lexicographic | |
| pye-dogs | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| pie | alternative | lexicographic | |
| pye | alternative | lexicographic | |
| pi-dog | alternative | lexicographic |
Synonyms
Indian pariah dog · stray dog · particularly in Indian contexts · pariah · pariah dog