Birman

British  

/ ˈbɜːmən /

noun

1. a breed of large long-haired cat having a light-coloured coat with dark face, tail, and legs, and white feet

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Etymology

Origin of Birman

variant of Burman , a Burmese cat

Example Sentences

“We look forward to preserving the land, implementing the planned restoration projects, and opening new possibilities to encourage recreation, learning and community engagement at the site,” company spokesperson Molly Birman said.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 14, 2023

Birman set up a sound booth inside an arts center there and invited anyone who stepped inside to anonymously record their thoughts on Russia’s past, present and future.

From New York Times • Feb. 15, 2023

Perhaps Gray’s misty eyes can be explained by the four cats he thanks for making an “indispensable contribution” to the book: “Two Burmese sisters, Sophie and Sarah, and two Birman brothers, Jamie and Julian.”

From Washington Post • Nov. 24, 2020

Intrigued, Jones talked to the authority on braids, topologist Joan Birman at Columbia University in New York City.

From Nature • Sep. 28, 2020

The Birman fleet, on this occasion, consisted of 700 sail, 100 of which were large gallies, in which were 700 Portuguese, commanded by one Juan Cayero, who was reputed a commander of courage and conduct.

From A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 07 by Kerr, Robert