pye-dog
/ˈpʌɪdɒɡ
/(also pie-dog or pi-dog)
noun
A stray mongrel, especially in Asia.Neatly dressed local passengers cover their noses with scented kerchiefs as though they were in the company of a pye-dog....
- The Bombay Airport is relatively modern inside, but out on the tarmac pi-dogs chase each other.
- Bobbing bunches of small boys run around like packs of pie dogs, yapping at everyone, teasing, pushing and screaming.
Origin
Mid 19th century: from Anglo-Indian pye, Hindi pāhī 'outsider' + dog.
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