corgi

American  

[kawr-gee] / ˈkɔr gi /

noun

1. Welsh corgi.

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corgi British  

/ ˈkɔːɡɪ /

noun

1. Also called: Welsh corgi.  either of two long-bodied short-legged sturdy breeds of dog, the Cardigan and the Pembroke

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Etymology

Origin of corgi

1925–30; < Welsh, equivalent to cor dwarf + -gi, combining form of ci dog, cognate with Old Irish cú; hound ¹

Example Sentences

Los Angeles City Controller Kenneth Mejia loves to show off his two corgis, displaying them on his social media accounts, his financial reports and his reelection campaign materials.

From Los Angeles Times

On Friday night, royal sources said the late Queen's corgis are still going to be looked after by Andrew, Sarah and their daughters - although it's uncertain whose home they will reside in.

From BBC

My sister’s corgi, Penny, jumped onto the couch and lay on his lap.

From Los Angeles Times

After disappearing during a storm at his Northern California home, a small corgi shepherd mix has been located two months later and more than 2,000 miles away in Illinois.

From Los Angeles Times

A neighbour described Ms Dauward as "exuberant" and "vivacious", and others said they regularly saw her walking her corgi in the area.

From BBC