chow

• Nom avec deux sens distincts : terme informel pour désigner la nourriture, ou race de chien de taille moyenne au pelage épais, à la queue touffue enroulée sur le dos et à la langue caractéristique bleu-noir, originaire du nord de la Chine.

A noun with two distinct meanings: an informal term for a meal, or a breed of medium-sized dog with a thick coat, fluffy curled tail, and distinctive blue-black tongue, believed to have originated in northern China.

1. Food or mealA2informal

   An informal term for food or a meal, often used in casual conversation.

   Nourriture, bouffe

   • Let's grab some chow before the movie starts.
   • The chow at the camp was surprisingly good.
   • He's always thinking about his next chow.

   Synonymeseatsfarefoodgrubmealnoshscoff

2. Dog breedB1formal

   A breed of medium-sized dog originally from northern China, known for its thick coat, curled tail, and distinctive blue-black tongue.

   Chow-chow (race de chien)

   • The Chow Chow is known for its lion-like mane.
   • She adopted a chow from the local animal shelter.
   • Chows can be loyal but are often reserved with strangers.

   Synonymeschow chow