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Chowchow — Chow chow (chou chou ), a. [Chin.] Consisting of several kinds mingled together; mixed; as, chowchow sweetmeats (preserved fruits put together). [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Chowchow — Chow chow (chou chou ), n. (Com.) A kind of mixed pickles. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
chowchow — [chou′chou΄] n. [PidE < Chin ] ☆ 1. pickled vegetables in a highly seasoned mustard sauce 2. a preserve of fruits, peels, and ginger, orig. Chinese … English World dictionary
chowchow — noun Etymology: Chinese Pidgin English chowchow food Date: 1850 1. a Chinese preserve of ginger, fruits, and peels in heavy syrup 2. a relish of chopped mixed pickles in mustard sauce … New Collegiate Dictionary
Chowchow chop — chow chow chow chow (chou chou ), n. 1. chopped pickles in mustard sauce. Syn: chowchow. [WordNet 1.5] 2. a Chinese preserve of mixed fruits and ginger. Syn: chowchow. [WordNet 1.5] 3. a breed of thick coated medium sized dogs with fluffy curled… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Chowchow chop — Chop Chop, n. [Chin. & Hind. ch[=a]p stamp, brand.] [1913 Webster] 1. Quality; brand; as, silk of the first chop. [1913 Webster] 2. A permit or clearance. [1913 Webster] {Chop dollar}, a silver dollar stamped to attest its purity. {chop of tea},… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
chowchow — (ingl. y éste del chino.) Perro oriundo de China, de pelaje marrón rojizo y espeso, de tamaño mediano … Diccionario Lunfardo
chowchow — CHOW CHOW s.m. Rasă de câini originari din China, unde sunt crescuţi pentru blana lor. [pron. şu şú. / < fr. chow chow]. Trimis de LauraGellner, 08.12.2004. Sursa: DN CHOW CHOW CEAU CEÁU/ s. m. rasă de câini, de talie mijlocie, robuşti,… … Dicționar Român
chowchow — chow·chow || ‚tʃaÊŠ tʃaÊŠ n. (Cooking) Chinese preserved fruits and ginger in heavy syrup; chopped mixed pickled vegetables in mustard sauce … English contemporary dictionary
chowchow — I. n. [Chinese] Mixed pickles. II. a. Mixed of several sorts … New dictionary of synonyms
