Plural of chow; food, meals, or a type of dog breed (Chow Chow) known for its fluffy coat and blue-black tongue.
Chow comes from Chinese Pidgin English 'chow chow' meaning miscellaneous items or mixed food. The dog breed was named after this term because of its mixed ancestry and varied features.
Chow Chows are one of the few dog breeds with a naturally blue-black tongue—a trait so unusual that ancient Chinese emperors believed it was a sign of celestial approval and kept them as sacred palace dogs.
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