Balinese cat

American  

noun

1. a long-haired domestic cat that is a hybrid between the Persian and Siamese, with long hair and Siamese distinguishing marks.

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Balinese cat British  

noun

1. a breed of cat with medium-length silky hair, a plumed tail, blue eyes, large ears, and a dark mask, tail, and paws

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Etymology

Origin of Balinese cat

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

McCombs adopted her 2-year-old Balinese cat on Monday just as photos of the feline started going viral for his astonishing similarity to Driver.

From Time

Nemeth, who says her Balinese cat, Symphony, "talks" to her, knows her market.

From Time Magazine Archive