Where does “shar-pei” come from?
shar-pei (English) comes from Cantonese 沙皮 — sandpapery skin.
shar-pei (English): A dog of a distinctive breed with deep wrinkles,...
Definitions
- A dog of a distinctive breed with deep wrinkles,...
Ancestry of “shar-pei”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Cantonese | 沙皮 | sandpapery skin |