corgi (redirected from Welsh corgis)

cor·gi  (kôrg)

n. pl. cor·gis

A Welsh corgi.

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[Welsh : cor, dwarf + ci, dog; see kwon- in Indo-European roots.]

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corgi

Noun

a short-legged sturdy dog [Welsh cor dwarf + ci dog]

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

corgi - either of two Welsh breeds of long-bodied short-legged dogs with erect ears and a fox-like head Welsh corgi Canis familiaris, dog, domestic dog - a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds; "the dog barked all night" Pembroke, Pembroke Welsh corgi - the smaller and straight-legged variety of corgi having pointed ears and a short tail Cardigan Welsh corgi, Cardigan - slightly bowlegged variety of corgi having rounded ears and a long tail