Brindle: meaning, definitions and examples
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brindle
[ หbrษชndl ]
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:
๐ต๐น marmoreado
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเคฟเคเคฆเฅเคนเฅเคจ
๐ฉ๐ช gestromt
๐ฎ๐ฉ bergaris
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะปัะผะธััะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ prฤgowany
๐ฏ๐ต ใใชใณใใซ
๐ซ๐ท bringรฉ
๐ช๐ธ atigrado
๐น๐ท benekli
๐ฐ๐ท ์ค๋ฌด๋ฌ๊ฐ ์๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุฑูุด
๐จ๐ฟ mramorovanรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ pruhovanรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๆ็บน็
๐ธ๐ฎ marmornat
๐ฎ๐ธ flaugt
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะพะปะฐาัั
๐ฌ๐ช แฎแแแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ lษkษli
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.