Chow Chow

A cinnamon Chow Chow puppy

Meaning

Noun

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Origin

  • 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).

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