Chinese shar-pei

noun

Examples of Chinese shar-pei in a Sentence

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In June, Morton was working in his home office in Cranbrook, British Columbia, while Darla, a 3-year-old Chinese shar-pei, lounged on the deck, soaking up the sun. — Alaa Elassar, CNN, 18 July 2021

Word History

First Known Use

1975, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Chinese shar-pei was in 1975

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“Chinese shar-pei.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Chinese%20shar-pei. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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