Chow
chow
(also ‘chow chow’)
a kind of dog – mammal – stocky, broad head, small triangular erect ears rounded at the tips, smooth or rough thick fur (coat); a curly tail that rests on its back; huge ruff or mane (= thick hair grown on the neck) on the neck; grows to 16- 22 inches tall at the shoulder, weighs 20-30 Kg.; lives about 15 years; originally from Mongolia, but became native to China, but now bred in many countries of the world
Special Features:
It is one of the popular pet breeds in the world.
It is considered one of the oldest breeds of dog — believed to have been in existence for 4000 years.
- purple tongue
The most striking feature of this dog is its blue-black or purple tongue and black-lined mouth and lips!
The less striking features are the straight hind (back) legs, and the ruff or mane on its neck that gives it a lion-like look.
In olden days, the Chinese used chow chow for guarding houses and pulling carts.
- a chow pulling a cart
Its meat was eaten, and the fur was used for clothing.
And there is still a good market for its meat and fur even to this day!
Figures of Speech:
1.
- (chow = an informal word for food)
chow (noun) = food; a meal; food supplies
2.
to chow (verb) = (usually with ‘down’) to eat, usually quickly or eagerly
Mr. Kumar, an English language teacher, having taught in many countries around the world including Ethiopia and Oman shares this English Language Reference website using material that he has written and compiled during the past 20 years.
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