Meaning of Chow in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /tʃaʊ/

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  1. Noun

    Chow

    Etymology

    late 19th century: shortened from chow chow

    Definitions

    1. the imperial dynasty of China from 1122 to 221 BC

    Examples

    • « notable for the rise of Confucianism and Taoism »
  2. 2. informal terms for a meal
  3. 3. breed of thick-coated medium-sized dogs with fluffy curled tails and distinctive blue-black tongues

    Examples

    • « believed to have originated in northern China »

Famous quotes

  • « When I was younger, my coach, Liang Chow, made all the decisions. I would go to the gym for practice, do exactly what Chow told me to do, go home, come back and start all over again. If Chow told me to do 50 squat jumps, I did 50 squat jumps. »
    Shawn Johnson

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