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Cardigan Welsh corgi

Cardigan Welsh corgi

4.9
A small herding dog from Wales with rounded ears, a long tail, short legs, and a strong body
  • noun
  • /ˈkɑrdɪɡən wɛlʃ ˈkɔrɡi/
translation icon : corgi galés de Cardigan
  • The Cardigan Welsh corgi is a small herding dog with a sturdy build and a long tail.

Examples

  • Unlike its cousin, the Cardigan Welsh corgi has rounded ears and a more robust frame.

  • The Cardigan Welsh corgi is known for its intelligence and affectionate nature.

  • She adopted a Cardigan Welsh corgi because she loved its long fluffy tail.

  • The Cardigan Welsh corgi is known for its friendly nature.

  • Do you have a Cardigan Welsh corgi?

  • Many families choose a Cardigan Welsh corgi for its friendly demeanor and intelligence.

  • The Cardigan Welsh corgi is characterized by its rounded ears and playful personality.

Synonyms

Cardigan
vsCardigan Welsh corgi
1 6.8

A short-legged Welsh dog with round ears and a long tail

has the same meaning but uses the longer formal name

Surface Forms

Cardigan Welsh corgi singular
Cardigan Welsh corgis plural

Morphology

Cardigan + Welsh + corgi

This is a compositional breed name: the constituents label origin/type ('Cardigan' and 'Welsh') plus the head noun 'corgi' (a small dog), so the overall meaning is a type of corgi associated with Cardigan/Wales. A B1 learner who knows the three words can infer it denotes a specific breed of corgi, making the expression transparently derivable from its parts.

Etymology

Cardigan Welsh corgi is named for Cardigan, a place in Wales, and for the Welsh word corgi, made of cor + gi meaning 'dwarf' and 'dog'. These small, low dogs were bred in Cardigan to herd cattle, so the name helps us remember they are a short, sturdy herding breed today.