Balinese cat

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

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of Balinese cat¹

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.

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

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