Definitions for chow-chow

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Spelling: [chou-chou]
IPA: /ˈtʃaʊˌtʃaʊ/

Chow-Chow is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 38 anagrams from letters in chow-chow (-cchhooww).

Definitions for chow-chow

noun

  1. a Chinese mixed fruit preserve.
  2. a relish of chopped mixed pickles in mustard sauce.
  3. one of a Chinese breed of medium-sized dogs having a thick black, blue, red, or cream coat and a blue-black tongue.

Origin of chow-chow

Borrowed into English from Chinese Pidgin English around 1785-95

Examples for chow-chow

Why, it's like one o' those chow-chow dogs, I'm blest if it isn't!

"chow-chow" was not a pickle, but a chicken, and a real funny one, too.

There was "chow-chow" on the window-sill, pecking at the glass, and holding up one foot, and then the other.

And in a few weeks not a rooster in the neighborhood had such a musical, splendid crow as our "chow-chow."

chow-chow appeared more abundant, and the children were the fattest little rascals I have ever seen.

He led a happy life, with a perch and ring of ebony and silver, the freedom of the house, and chow-chow four times a day.

When he hears dishes rattle, yells “chow-chow” for a long time.

"Well, don't put any chow-chow mince-meat in your muffins," begged Bunny with a laugh.

At noon the besiegers ceased firing and refreshed themselves with chow-chow and brandy.

Teas and silks, and many minor articles coming under the general head of 'chow-chow,' were bought for cash.

Word Value for chow-chow
Scrable

12

Words with friends

12

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