foo dog

English

noun
Definitions
  • A stylized lion statue similar to those usually placed in male and female pairs outside imperial Chinese palaces, tombs, temples, etc.
  • A Pekingese dog.

Etymology

Derived from Mandarin 福 (good fortune).

Origin

Mandarin

Gloss

good fortune

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