shar-pei en · NOUN
Etymology
Borrowed from Cantonese 沙皮 (saa¹ pei⁴, “sandpapery skin”).
Meanings
- A dog of a distinctive breed with deep wrinkles, especially when young, a blue-black tongue, and a rough short coat.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| shar-peis | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| Shar-Pei | alternative | lexicographic | |
| Shar-pei | alternative | lexicographic |