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词汇 pye-dog
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Definition of pye-dog in English:

pye-dog

(also pie-dog, pi-dog)
noun ˈpʌɪdɒɡˈpaɪdɑɡ
  • A stray mongrel, especially in Asia.

    (尤指亚洲)无主野狗

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The Bombay Airport is relatively modern inside, but out on the tarmac pi-dogs chase each other.
    • Neatly dressed local passengers cover their noses with scented kerchiefs as though they were in the company of a pye-dog.
    • Bobbing bunches of small boys run around like packs of pie dogs, yapping at everyone, teasing, pushing and screaming.
    Synonyms
    cross-breed, cross, mixed breed, half-breed, hybrid

Origin

Mid 19th century: from Anglo-Indian pye, Hindi pāhī 'outsider' + dog.

Definition of pye-dog in US English:

pye-dog

nounˈpaɪdɑɡˈpīdäɡ
  • A stray mongrel, especially in Asia.

    (尤指亚洲)无主野狗

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Neatly dressed local passengers cover their noses with scented kerchiefs as though they were in the company of a pye-dog.
    • The Bombay Airport is relatively modern inside, but out on the tarmac pi-dogs chase each other.
    • Bobbing bunches of small boys run around like packs of pie dogs, yapping at everyone, teasing, pushing and screaming.
    Synonyms
    cross-breed, cross, mixed breed, half-breed, hybrid

Origin

Mid 19th century: from Anglo-Indian pye, Hindi pāhī ‘outsider’ + dog.

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