Bowwows
the bark of a dog.
an imitation of this.
Chiefly Baby Talk. a dog.
Historical Examples
A Captain in the Ranks George Cary Eggleston
Nana, The Miller’s Daughter, Captain Burle, Death of Olivier Becaille Emile Zola
A dog (1890s+)
An unattractive or obnoxious young woman; dog (1970s+)
A frankfurter (1900+)
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