corgi

[ kawr-gee ]

/ ˈkɔr gi /

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noun

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Origin of corgi

1925–30; <Welsh, equivalent to cor dwarf + -gi, combining form of ci dog, cognate with Old Irish cú;see hound¹

Words nearby corgi

Corey, corf, Corfam, Corfu, Corgard, corgi, Cori, coria, coriaceous, coriander, Cori cycle

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How to use corgi in a sentence

The accident happened at about 1:30pm, just hours after the Queen had held a garden reception for fellow corgi owners.
Queen's Worker Critical After Driving Mower Into Lake|Tom Sykes|July 10, 2013|DAILY BEAST
And Prince Charles has created a sock line named "Corgi" in honor of his mother.
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The Queen has also lost another dog in recent weeks, a dachsund-Corgi cross (or Dorgi) named Cider.
Queen's James Bond Clip Corgi Dies, Buried at Balmoral|Tom Sykes|September 10, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Contrary to popular opinion, the Queen's corgi are actually usually very well behaved.
Queen's Corgis Savage Beatrice's Terrier in Royal Dog Fight|Tom Sykes|August 19, 2012|DAILY BEAST

I am quite sure it is not too late to switch the customary pen for a corgi pup.
Obama Meets the Queen|Katty Kay|March 31, 2009|DAILY BEAST

British Dictionary definitions for corgi

corgi

/ (ˈkɔːɡɪ) /

noun

either of two long-bodied short-legged sturdy breeds of dog, the Cardigan and the PembrokeAlso called: Welsh corgi

Word Origin for corgi

C20: from Welsh, from cor dwarf + ci dog

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