A Japanese dog breed vs. a token.
Which meaning of Shiba Inu is the original, and which one is the duplicate riding on its name? Shiba Inu (dog) came first (ancient / pre-modern). Shiba Inu (cryptocurrency) arrived in 2020. The data below shows which one owns the word now.
Wikipedia pageviews since 2015
Shiba Inu (dog)Shiba Inu (cryptocurrency)
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Duplicate's share of attention
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The case for each meaning
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Original · ancient / pre-modern
Shiba Inu (dog)
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Duplicate · c. 2020
Shiba Inu (cryptocurrency)
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