pug-dog

Definitions of pug-dog
  1. noun
    a small, short-haired breed of dog with a tightly curled tail and flat, wrinkled muzzle; first bred in China
    synonyms: pug
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    type of:
    Canis familiaris, dog, domestic dog
    a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
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