bow-wow

Origin
World English Dictionary
bow-wow (ˈbaʊˌwaʊ, -ˈwaʊ)
 
n
1.  a child's word for dog
2.  an imitation of the bark of a dog
 
vb
3.  (intr) to bark or imitate a dog's bark

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Bow-wow is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
a screen or mat covered with a dark material for shielding a camera lens from excess light or glare.
Etymonline
Word Origin & History

bow-wow
imitative of a dog's barking, first recorded 1570s.
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bow-wow definition

[ˈbɑʊwɑʊ]
  1. n.
    a dog. (Juvenile.) : We're going to get you a bow-wow!
  2. n.
    an ugly woman; a dog. (Derogatory.) : I would have chosen a better nose if I had been given a chance, but—all in all—I'm not such a bow-wow.
Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions by Richard A. Spears.Fourth Edition.
Copyright 2007. Published by McGraw Hill.
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