Welsh corgi

noun

: a short-legged long-backed dog with foxy head of either of two breeds of Welsh origin:

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  • 1 Pembroke
  • 2 Cardigan

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Corgis became associated with the monarch throughout her life, as she was regularly photographed with one of her Welsh corgi nearby. Scott Gleeson, USA TODAY, 12 Sep. 2022 Nearby Brooke Lima, 27, was watching one of her two rescue dogs cavort with a Welsh corgi while the other begged for treats. Jacob Bernstein, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2021

Word History

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Welsh corgi was in 1926

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“Welsh corgi.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Welsh%20corgi. Accessed 7 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

Welsh corgi

noun
Welsh cor·​gi
-ˈkȯr-gē
: a Welsh dog that has a foxy head, short legs, and long body and occurs in two breeds:

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