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.

---

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

---

Etymology

Origin of Balinese cat

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

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

From Time Magazine Archive