Brindled: meaning, definitions and examples
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brindled
[ ˈbrɪn.dəld ]
animal fur
Brindled refers to a coat pattern in certain animals, particularly dogs and cats, characterized by a mix of dark and light stripes or patches. This pattern can create a distinctive mottled appearance, adding uniqueness to the animal's look. It is commonly associated with breeds such as the Bull Terrier and Greyhound.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The brindled dog stood out among the other pets.
- She adopted a brindled cat from the shelter.
- His brindled coat made him hard to miss in the crowd.
Translations
Translations of the word "brindled" in other languages:
🇵🇹 atigrado
🇮🇳 धारीदार
🇩🇪 gestreift
🇮🇩 bergaris
🇺🇦 пояснений
🇵🇱 pasyczny
🇯🇵 縞模様の
🇫🇷 tigré
🇪🇸 atigrado
🇹🇷 şeritli
🇰🇷 줄무늬의
🇸🇦 مخطط
🇨🇿 pruhovaný
🇸🇰 pruhovaný
🇨🇳 条纹的
🇸🇮 pasmovit
🇮🇸 röndótt
🇰🇿 жолақты
🇬🇪 ლაქიანი
🇦🇿 zolaqlı
🇲🇽 atigrado
Etymology
The word 'brindled' originates from the Middle English term 'brinded,' which itself comes from 'brind,' an Old English word meaning 'to stripe' or 'to streak.' The usage has evolved over time, often descriptively applying to certain coat patterns seen in various breeds of animals. Historically, the brindled pattern has been noticed in various livestock and domestic animals, contributing to the term's association primarily with domesticated creatures. The blending of colors in brindled animals has also been a subject of aesthetic appreciation in animal breeding and shows, leading to the term becoming more recognized among pet enthusiasts and breeders.