Meaning & use

corgi

noun·Everyday

A small, short-legged herding dog breed originally from Wales, known for its long body and alert personality.

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The queen was famously known for keeping several corgis as pets throughout her life.

Their corgi herded the children around the yard just like it would sheep.

A note on using this word

"Corgy" is a common misspelling; the correct spelling is "corgi," from Welsh words meaning "dwarf dog."

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