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chowhound

Pronunciation: /ˈtʃaʊhaʊnd/

Definition of chowhound

noun

US informal

a very enthusiastic eater.

Origin:

early 20th century: (originally US military slang) from chow + hound

chowhound in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of chowhound in the US English dictionary

Nearby words

chow
chow chow
chow mein
chowder
chowderhead
chowhound
chowk
chowki
chowkidar
CHP
Chr.

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offing

/ ˈɒfɪŋ

noun

the more distant part of the sea in view …

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