noun
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a brindled animal
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a brindled colouring
Etymology
Origin of brindle
First recorded in 1670–80; back formation from brindled
Example Sentences
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"Humans, chimps, and bonobos all kiss," explained lead researcher Dr Matilda Brindle, an evolutionary biologist from the University of Oxford.
From BBC • Nov. 18, 2025
At the time, Labor and Industries spokesperson Dina Lorraine said the logger worked for Brindle Technical Logging Inc., a company registered out of Mossyrock.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 18, 2022
She now heads up Teach the Future, the impressive student-led campaign founded by her friend Joe Brindle, which aims to transform the British education system by putting the climate at its centre.
From The Guardian • Oct. 17, 2021
"We always deal respectfully with folks," said Patrick Brindle, Piedmont's vice president of project management.
From Reuters • Jul. 20, 2021
As it turns out, Alex Williams is black and Katie Brindle is white.
From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell
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