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Definition of corgi

corgi

/ˈkɔːr.ɡi/
cor · gi
Plural:corgis
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• noun

1

A small herding dog of a breed originating in Wales, characterized by a long sturdy body, very short legs, and upright fox-like ears.

Example

"The late Queen Elizabeth II was famous for her lifelong devotion to Pembroke Welsh corgis."

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• Rhymes for corgi

• Nearby Words

cordylid
corella
coreopsis
corgi
coriander
cork
corkscrew

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Welsh 'corgi', derived from 'cor' meaning 'dwarf' and 'ci' meaning 'dog' (which mutates to 'gi' in this compound).

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Corgi. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/corgi
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