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Original · left

Shiba Inu (dog)

First in use: ancient / pre-modern
Duplicate · right

Shiba Inu (cryptocurrency)

First in use: c. 2020

Shiba Inu / Shiba Inu (dog) / Shiba Inu (cryptocurrency)

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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.

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Duplicate's share of attention

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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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