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Chowchow

Chow′chowˊ

(chou′chouˊ)
,
Adj.
[Chin.]
Consisting of several kinds mingled together; mixed;
as,
chowchow
sweetmeats (preserved fruits put together)
.
Chowchow chop
,
the last lighter containing the small sundry packages sent off to fill up a ship.
S. W. Williams.

Chow′chowˊ

(chou′chouˊ)
,
Noun.
(Com.)
A kind of mixed pickles.

Definition 2024


chowchow

chowchow

See also: chow chow, chow-chow, and Chow Chow

English

Alternative forms

Noun

chowchow (countable and uncountable, plural chowchows)

  1. An American pickled relish made from mixed vegetables.

Adjective

chowchow (not comparable)

  1. Consisting of several kinds mingled together; mixed.
    chowchow sweetmeats (preserved fruits put together)

Derived terms

  • chowchow chop