Meaning

1 senses
  1. A dog of a distinctive breed with deep wrinkles, especially when young, a blue-black tongue, and a rough short coat.

Origin

Borrowed from Cantonese 沙皮 (saa¹ pei⁴, “sandpapery skin”).

Borrowed from Cantonese 沙皮 (saa¹ pei⁴, “sandpapery skin”).

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