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pompek
 n.— «She noted that they cater to all dogs but most of her clients are of the long haired variety such as “pompeks” (local parlance for any small breed dog of mixed parentage), lhasa apsos, cocker spaniels, poodles and also a few long haired German Shepherds.» —“Dog groomer to the rescue” by Julien Neaves Trinidad & Tobago Express July 8, 2007. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)

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