Chow Chow
English edit
Etymology edit
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 edit
Chow Chow (plural Chow Chows)
Synonyms edit
Translations edit
dog breed
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References edit
- ^ Douglas Harper (2001–2024) “chow”, in Online Etymology Dictionary.