chow

• Substantivo com dois sentidos principais: termo informal para comida; e uma raça de cão de porte médio, de pelagem densa, cauda enrolada e peluda e língua azul-negra, originária do norte da China. Em português, o sentido de comida costuma ser traduzido por gírias como 'rango', enquanto a raça é chamada de 'chow-chow'.

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.

   Comida

   • 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.

   Sinônimoseatsfarefoodgrubmealnoshscoff

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.

   Raça de cachorro

   • 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.

   Sinônimoschow chow