Tabbied: meaning, definitions and examples
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tabbied
[ ˈtæbiːd ]
cat description
Tabbied refers to a coat pattern commonly found in cats, characterized by darker stripes, swirls, or spots on a lighter background. This pattern can come in various colors, including brown, gray, and orange. Tabbies are often recognized for their distinctive 'M' shape on their foreheads. This coat type is prevalent among different breeds, contributing to the varied appearances of felines. Tabbies are not a specific breed, but rather a descriptive term for any cat showcasing this unique pattern.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She adopted a sweet tabby from the shelter.
- The tabbied kitten played with the yarn.
- I love how the tabby cat's stripes look in the sunlight.
Translations
Translations of the word "tabbied" in other languages:
🇵🇹 tigrado
🇮🇳 बाघ जैसी धारियाँ वाली
🇩🇪 getigert
🇮🇩 bergaris
🇺🇦 таббі
🇵🇱 tygrysi
🇯🇵 タビー
🇫🇷 tigré
🇪🇸 atigrado
🇹🇷 şeritli
🇰🇷 얼룩고양이
🇸🇦 مخطط
🇨🇿 mramorovaný
🇸🇰 pruhovaný
🇨🇳 虎斑的
🇸🇮 tigrast
🇮🇸 tigrótt
🇰🇿 жолақты
🇬🇪 ტიგრული
🇦🇿 pələngli
🇲🇽 atigrado
Etymology
The term 'tabby' has its origins in the Middle English word 'tabby,' which is derived from 'tabis' referencing a type of silk fabric from the 14th century. This fabric often bore a striped pattern reminiscent of the coats of certain cats. Historically, 'tabby' was used to describe various textiles that had a watered or striped appearance. Over time, the word became associated with cats displaying similar markings. The use of 'tabby' to refer to cats became popular in the late 19th century, as interest in cat breeds and their classifications grew. Today, 'tabby' encompasses a range of coat patterns in domestic cats, reflecting the word's evolution from fabric to feline.