Japanese Chin

[ chin ]

noun
  1. one of a Japanese breed of toy dogs having a long, silky, black and white or red and white coat and a tail carried over the back.

Origin of Japanese Chin

1
First recorded in 1890–95; the variant Japanese spaniel was first recorded in 1875–80
  • Formerly Japanese spaniel .

Words Nearby Japanese Chin

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British Dictionary definitions for Japanese Chin

Japanese Chin

noun
  1. a small compact dog of a Japanese breed with a long straight silky coat in black and white or red and white and feathered ears, legs, feet, and tail

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