corgi

[ kawr-gee ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

corgi

/ ˈkɔːɡɪ /

either of two long-bodied short-legged sturdy breeds of dog, the Cardigan and the Pembroke Also calledWelsh corgi

Origin of corgi¹

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

Origin of corgi¹

C20: from Welsh, from cor dwarf + ci dog

One technocrat had a habit of flying his pet corgis to dog shows on a private jet.

From Time

The accident happened at about 1:30pm, just hours after the Queen had held a garden reception for fellow corgi owners.

And Prince Charles has created a sock line named "Corgi" in honor of his mother.

The Queen has also lost another dog in recent weeks, a dachsund-Corgi cross (or Dorgi) named Cider.

Contrary to popular opinion, the Queen's corgi are actually usually very well behaved.

I am quite sure it is not too late to switch the customary pen for a corgi pup.

April 25, 2024firkin

[fur-kin ]

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