chowchow
/ˈtʃaʊtʃaʊ/
noun
- A type of dog breed with a thick double coat, a blue-black tongue, and a lion-like mane, originally from China.
- Chowchows are known for being loyal but sometimes aloof with strangers.
- Our neighbor's chowchow is very fluffy and has a distinctive purple tongue.
- She adopted a chowchow from the rescue shelter and named it Bear.
- A mixed vegetable relish or pickle, often made with cabbage, onions, and green tomatoes, popular in the southern United States.
- They served chowchow alongside the fried catfish at the barbecue.
- Grandma's chowchow is the perfect topping for hot dogs and beans.
- I like to put a spoonful of chowchow on my black-eyed peas for extra tang.
Synonyms