First Known Use: 1975
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shar–pei
noun, often capitalized S&P \ˌshä-ˈpā, ˌshär-\
plural shar–peis
Definition of SHAR-PEI
: any of an ancient breed of dogs originating in China that have loose wrinkled skin especially when young, a short bristly coat, blue-black tongue, and wide blunt muzzle
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Origin of SHAR-PEI
Chinese (Guangdong) sà sand + péi fur
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