corgi

Thân thiện

A family plays with their corgi in the backyard.

Definition

Noun: A corgi is a small breed of herding dog originally from Wales, characterized by a long body, very short legs, pointed erect ears, and a head resembling that of a fox. There are two distinct breeds: the Pembroke Welsh Corgi and the Cardigan Welsh Corgi.

Usage and Examples

• Noun:
  • The Queen of England was famously fond of her corgis.
  • We are considering adopting a corgi puppy from a reputable breeder.
  • The two main types of corgis have different tail lengths; the Pembroke's tail is often docked very short.

Advanced Usage

• "Corgi" as a cultural icon: The word is often used metonymically to refer to the British monarchy or specific British culture due to the breed's strong association with Queen Elizabeth II.
  • The documentary explored the history of the corgi as a royal symbol.

Variants and Related Words

• Pembroke (Welsh Corgi): A breed of corgi with a shorter body, straighter legs, and typically a docked tail.
• Cardigan (Welsh Corgi): A breed of corgi with a longer tail, larger rounded ears, and a slightly larger build.

Synonyms

• Welsh Corgi: The full, formal name for the breed.
• Heeler: An informal term referencing the breed's herding style of nipping at cattle's heels.

Học thuật

Noun

1. either of two Welsh breeds of long-bodied short-legged dogs with erect ears and a fox-like head

Từ đồng nghĩa

• welsh corgi