Brindle: meaning, definitions and examples

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brindle

 

[ หˆbrษชndl ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

animal coat

Brindle refers to a color pattern in the coats of certain animals, particularly dogs and cattle. The pattern is characterized by a mix of dark and light stripes or spots. Brindle coats can vary significantly in appearance, with some looking almost tiger-striped and others displaying a more subtle blending of colors. This distinctive pattern is often seen in breeds such as Boxers, Greyhounds, and Bull Terriers.

Synonyms

mottled, spotted, tiger-striped.

Examples of usage

  • The brindle dog stood out at the park.
  • She was proud of her brindle cow's unique coloring.
  • Many breeders specialize in brindle-coated puppies.
  • The greyhound's brindle pattern was striking.

Translations

Translations of the word "brindle" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น marmoreado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคฟเค‚เคฆเฅเคนเฅ€เคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gestromt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bergaris

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะปัะผะธัั‚ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ prฤ™gowany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ–ใƒชใƒณใƒ‰ใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bringรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ atigrado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท benekli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ค„๋ฌด๋Šฌ๊ฐ€ ์žˆ๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฑู‚ุด

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mramorovanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pruhovanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ–‘็บน็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ marmornat

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ flaugt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะพะปะฐา›ั‚ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒ•แƒ”แƒฃแƒšแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lษ™kษ™li

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ atigrado

Etymology

The term 'brindle' has origins in Middle English, deriving from the word 'brindled', which likely stems from a combination of the Old English word 'bringan', meaning 'to bring', and 'dle', a diminutive suffix. The color pattern was likely named due to its resemblance to tigers, which have a similar striated appearance. The word may have also been influenced by the Old Norse word 'brunnr', which means 'brown', further emphasizing the dark and light contrasts found in brindle animals. Over time, 'brindle' has become more commonly associated with certain breeds of dogs and livestock, illustrating how language evolves to capture specific traits in the animal kingdom.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,630, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.