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Definition of Corgi
1. Noun. Either of two Welsh breeds of long-bodied short-legged dogs with erect ears and a fox-like head.
Generic synonyms: Canis Familiaris, Dog, Domestic Dog
Specialized synonyms: Pembroke, Pembroke Welsh Corgi, Cardigan, Cardigan Welsh Corgi
Definition of Corgi
1. Noun. A breed of small dog having short legs and fox-like features. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Corgi
1. a short-legged dog [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Corgi
Literary usage of Corgi
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Dogdom: Monthly (1920)
"Yet, it can be pointed out that at the last show held at St. Davids, Wales, during
the past summer a class for the corgi was given. The corgi is the heeling ..."
2. The Cambrian Quarterly Magazine and Celtic Repertory (1832)
"So, also, from the Welsh appellative for a cur dog, corgi, we have the English
word cur, " corgi" being composed of corr, a dwarf, and ci, a dog, quasi, ..."
3. Mentor Texts: Teaching Writing Through Children's Literature, K-6by Lynne R. Dorfman, Rose Cappelli by Lynne R. Dorfman, Rose Cappelli (2007)
"After reading this book with a group of fourth graders, Lynne wrote the following
notebook entry: Memphis, my wonderful tri-colored Welsh corgi, ..."
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