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

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

Birman recalls how she realized with astonishment that the ‘Jones poly-nomial’ was a powerful way of telling knots apart.

From Nature • Sep. 28, 2020

The film, directed by Daniel H. Birman, is a continuation of his 2011 PBS documentary, which first drew attention to the case.

From New York Times • Apr. 29, 2020

"The Birman empire," said Alec, with unhesitating confidence.

From Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine — Volume 53, No. 328, February, 1843 by Various