Chow Chow
English
editEtymology
editFirst 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
editChow Chow (plural Chow Chows)
Synonyms
editTranslations
editdog breed
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References
edit- ^ Douglas Harper (2001–2024) “chow”, in Online Etymology Dictionary.