First Known Use: 1921
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shih tzu
noun, often capitalized S&T \ˈshēd-ˈzü, ˈshēt-ˈsü\
plural shih tzus also shih tzu
Definition of SHIH TZU
: any of an old Chinese breed of toy dogs that have a square short unwrinkled muzzle, short muscular legs, and a long dense flowing coat
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Origin of SHIH TZU
Chinese (Beijing) shīzi (gǒu), from shīzi lion + gǒu dog
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