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According to the Oxford English Dictionary, it is a slang term that originated with the Chinese "chow" dog breed, which was supposedly quite edible. This term was first used as "chow-chow" by A. Anderson in 1795.
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"Chow" as a term for food likely originated from Cantonese "ch'ao," meaning "stir-fry" or "cook." It was adapted into English by Chinese immigrants and became a colloquial term for food among early Chinese-American communities. Over time, "chow" came to represent a variety of cuisines beyond just Chinese food.
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What language did the word chow come from?
One use of 'chow' in English is an adopted Italian word, spelt 'ciao' in and pronounced 'chow'; it is an informal greeting and means 'hi', 'hello', 'goodbye', 'see you later'.The word 'chow' meaning 'food', or 'to eat', originated in California with Chinese immigrants and was first recorded in the late eighteenth century. It is believed to come from the Chinese-English term, 'chow-chow', meaning 'mixture' or 'mixed'.The name of the dog breed, Chow, is recorded in English from the nineteenth century and is believed to be also from the Chinese term for 'mixed'.The word 'chow' is also used in the north of England, particularly Yorkshire, with the meaning 'to reprimand' or 'to tell off'.The name, Chow, is also a very common surname among people of Chinese origins worldwide.
What is the correct pronunciation for the word ciao?
The correct pronunciation for the word "ciao" is "chow" in English.
In the following sentence which word is the adverb Their mother called loudly for them to come home. called come their loudly?
The adverb in the sentence is "loudly." It describes how their mother called for them to come home.
How do you pronounce Chaomos?
Chaomos is pronounced as "chow-mos."
How do you pronounce qiao?
"Pronounce it as 'chow'."
How did food come to be called chow?
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, it is a slang term that originated with the Chinese "chow" dog breed, which was supposedly quite edible. This term was first used as "chow-chow" by A. Anderson in 1795.
Why is puppy chow called puppy chow?
Because it is food made especially for puppies.
What is reef chow mein?
If you mean reef chow, it is a fish food commonly used by people who have saltwater aquariums with live corals in them. I have never heard it called reef chow mein.
Where does the chow chow dog come from?
China
Where do chow chow vegetable come from?
India
Why is the dog food puppy chow called puppy chow?
because puppy chow has special vitamins in it that dog chow doesnt . . . its like how kids need extra vitamins so that they are healthy when the are adults!
What to eat with chow chow food?
first months-milk than best food for chow chows is meal ! they get verry strong....
What country did the chow chow dog come from?
China.
What is the history of the word chow in the English language?
The word chow seems to have come into the English language in the nineteenth century when India was colonized. The word meant food and that is what is means colloquially.
Which breed og dog come from Beijing?
chow chow
What eats a chow?
If you mean like Chow as in a Chow Chow then I know for a fact that they were originally bred (but not solely bred) for food. So, in short, people.
What is chow chow vegetable in English called?
choko
