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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The German phrase Der Bus hält an jeder Milchkanne literally translates as “The bus stops at every milk can,” and refers to a bus that stops at every little out-of-the-way town. This is part of a complete episode.
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