Chowchows

/ˈtʃaʊtʃaʊz/ noun

Definition

Plural of chowchow; multiple servings of chowchow relish or multiple Chow Chow dogs.

Etymology

Plural form of chowchow, which itself comes from Chinese pidgin English reduplication. The -s adds standard English pluralization.

Kelly Says

When you pluralize chowchow, you're doubling down on the doubling—the word is already a reduplication (chow-chow), and then we add -s, creating a satisfyingly repetitive sound that matches both the mixed-up nature of the relish and the fluffy texture of the dogs!

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