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chrysanthemum dog

chrysanthemum dog

9.9
A medium-sized dog from Tibet with a fluffy curled tail like an Old English sheepdog
  • noun
  • /ˈkrɪsənˌθɛməm dɔg/
translation icon : perro crisantemo
  • The chrysanthemum dog's distinctive fluffy tail makes it easy to recognize at dog shows.

Examples

  • She adopted a chrysanthemum dog from a rescue shelter last winter.

  • Many people are charmed by the playful temperament of a chrysanthemum dog.

  • The chrysanthemum dog is known for its fluffy coat.

  • Many people love their chrysanthemum dogs for their playful nature.

  • The chrysanthemum dog is a popular breed because of its curly tail and friendly demeanor.

  • At the dog park, my chrysanthemum dog attracts attention with its fluffy coat and playful antics.

  • I often receive compliments on my chrysanthemum dog for its resemblance to an Old English sheepdog.

Synonyms

Tibetan terrier
vschrysanthemum dog
6.1

A medium-sized dog from Tibet with a long thick coat and a fluffy curled tail

highlights resemblance to an Old English sheepdog rather than just coat features

Surface Forms

chrysanthemum dog singular
chrysanthemum dogs plural

Morphology

chrysanthemum + dog

A learner who knows 'chrysanthemum' (a flower) and 'dog' can infer this refers to a type of dog associated with the flower—so there is a visible compositional link to appearance or naming. However, the specific sense (a particular Tibetan terrier breed with fluffy, curled tail and origin) is a lexicalized breed name and cannot be fully derived from the constituents, making the expression only partially predictable.

Etymology

Chrysanthemum dog may come from the dog's round ring of fur around its face that looks like a chrysanthemum flower, so the name chrysanthemum dog came to mean this small, fluffy terrier breed.