Burmese cat

American  

noun

1. one of a breed of short-haired domestic cats closely resembling a Siamese, with a compact body and long tail, but having a rounder head, sable-brown coat, and yellow eyes.

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Burmese cat British  

noun

1. a breed of cat similar in shape to the Siamese but typically having a dark brown or blue-grey coat

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Etymology

Origin of Burmese cat

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

They have a Burmese cat and a small dog named Pushkin.

From New York Times • Apr. 1, 2023

Sprawled atop a chaise longue there, the couple’s Burmese cat, Mic, which they bought from a breeder in Tulsa, Okla., sharpened its claws on some costly upholstery and emitted unearthly yowls.

From New York Times • Mar. 2, 2020

Burmese cat Bear hitched a ride from the Welsh capital Cardiff all the way to Holyhead on Anglesey before he was found last week.

From BBC • Aug. 12, 2019

Neil Johnson, Birmingham, UK • I asked the Burmese cat about this, and Rupa is of the opinion that she is next to godliness, whereas the elderly hound can only approach dogliness.

From The Guardian • Sep. 26, 2015