Main Entry:

¹pug

Pronunciation:

\ˈpəg\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

obsolete pug hobgoblin, monkey

Date:

1751

1: any of a breed of small sturdy compact dogs of Asian origin with a smooth, short coat, tightly curled tail, short muzzle, and broad wrinkled face2 a: pug nose b: a close knot or coil of hair : bun

[pug illustration]