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corgi
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cor·gi  (kôrg)
n. pl. cor·gis
A Welsh corgi.

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

corgi
Noun
a short-legged sturdy dog [Welsh cor dwarf + ci dog]
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Noun1.corgicorgi - either of two Welsh breeds of long-bodied short-legged dogs with erect ears and a fox-like head
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

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Besides the expected collies, German shepherds, Old English sheep dogs and Australian cattle dogs, herders can include Doberman pinschers, Welsh corgis and even poodles.
In Diana's presence, whether image or event, there was something more palpable and tangible than the customary still-life (nature morte) of the deadpan Queen Elizabeth with grenadier guard at hand, or at arm's length, exchanging endearments with a brace of corgis.
One of Queen Elizabeth's royal footmen has been demoted for getting her pet corgis drunk.
 
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