CORGI

corgi, Welsh corgi

(noun) either of two Welsh breeds of long-bodied short-legged dogs with erect ears and a fox-like head

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

corgi (plural corgis or corgies or corgwn)

A dog of a breed having a small body, short legs, and fox-like features.

Usage notes

• Some breed authorities prescribe the etymologically consistent plural form corgwn. Nonetheless, the plural form corgis is considerably more common.

Synonyms

• Welsh corgi

Anagrams

• orgic

Source: Wiktionary



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