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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Mushie, who the couple rescued from a breeder, is a spayed black brindle French bulldog with a white chest, perky ears and no tail.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 20, 2024
Stewart followed by sharing a "moment of zen" — a video clip of Dipper, a brindle pitbull mix, romping around in the snow.
From Salon • Mar. 1, 2024
On the page, the bulldog — a gray brindle with a white chest and green eyes — is pictured with a small child and a wrapped Christmas present.
From Washington Post • Aug. 14, 2022
Four years ago, the San Francisco 49ers bought Zoe, a black brindle Frenchie that serves as the team’s emotional support dog.
From New York Times • Jun. 23, 2022
He looked much like a brindle wolf, with beautifully slanted eyes.
From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen
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