foo dog

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Definition of foo dog in English English dictionary

A Pekingese dog

A Chinese guardian dog / lion statue that traditionally stands in front of Chinese imperial palaces, emperors' tombs, and government offices

Related Terms

foo dogs

plural form of foo dog

Turkish pronunciation

fu dôg

Synonyms

foo lion

Pronunciation

/ˈfo͞o ˈdôg/ /ˈfuː ˈdɔːɡ/

Etymology

[ 'fü- ] (noun.) 1953. Chinese fó Buddha; from the use of such figures in ceramic or stone as guardians of Buddhist temples.