Chow Chow

See also: chowchow, chow chow, and chow-chow

English
A cinnamon Chow Chow puppy

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).[1]

Noun

Chow Chow (plural Chow Chows)

  1. A chow, a Chinese breed of dog.

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References
  1. Douglas Harper (2001–2024) “chow”, in Online Etymology Dictionary.
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