corgi
UK[ˈkɔːɡi]US[ˈkɔːrɡi]
n
a breed of dog with short legs, a long body, and a pointed face, originally bred in wales.
Etymology
the word 'corgi' is a direct borrowing from welsh, entering english in the early 20th century. it is a compound of the welsh words 'cor', meaning "dwarf," and 'ci', meaning "dog," which together literally translate to "dwarf dog." this name is a direct and descriptive reference to the breed's characteristically short stature. the term perfectly encapsulates the breed's defining physical trait in its language of origin.
Analysis
the word is a loanword from welsh, where it is a compound. it is not productively segmented in modern english spelling.
Examples
the queen was famously fond of her corgis.
we decided to adopt a pembroke welsh corgi puppy.
his corgi energetically herded the children around the yard.