choke-dog

English

noun
Definitions
  • (obsolete) A very hard cheese. Attributed variously to counties of the West Country of the United Kingdom such as Devon, Dorset and the Isle of Wight.
  • (obsolete) Any of several plants in the genus .

Etymology

Compound from English choke + English dog.

Origin

English

dog

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