foo lion

English

Etymology

Possibly a Western invention, from Mandarin 福 (fú, “good fortune”) + English lion. There is no similar word in Chinese itself that uses the word 福.

Noun

foo lion (plural foo lions)

A stylized lion/dog traditionally used in pairs to "guard" Chinese palaces, tombs etc.

Synonyms

foo dog
imperial guardian lion

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