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Meaning of tabby cat
A tabby cat refers to a domestic cat with a distinctive M-shaped marking on its forehead and a coat featuring a mixture of stripes, dots, or swirling patterns.
Etymology of tabby cat
The word "tabby" is derived from the Arabic word "attabi," which refers to a type of striped silk fabric.
The term "tabby cat" was first used in the 17th century to describe the cat's distinctive coat pattern, which resembles the striped fabric.
Synonyms
domestic cat
house cat
feline
kitty
catling
kitten
tomcat
moggy
mouser
puss
pussy cat
feral cat
stray cat
wild cat
alley cat
ginger cat
calico cat
tortoiseshell cat
Siamese cat
Persian cat
Maine Coon
British Shorthair
Sphynx cat
Ragdoll
Bengal cat
Savannah cat
Egyptian cat
Asian cat
Oriental cat
Birman cat
Burmese cat
Russian Blue
Siberian cat
Definitions
- A domestic cat with a coat featuring a mixture of stripes, dots, or swirling patterns, typically with an M-shaped marking on the forehead.
- * A cat with a specific genetic coloration that produces the tabby pattern, which can occur in various colors such as brown, grey, or red.
Usage Examples
- The tabby cat curled up on my lap and began to purr contentedly.
- * The shelter had a wide range of cats, including tabby cats, Siamese cats, and Maine Coon cats.
- * The tabby cat's coat was a beautiful mixture of brown and grey stripes, with a distinctive M-shaped marking on its forehead.