ocicat

British

/ ˈɒsɪˌkæt /

noun

a breed of large short-haired cat with a spotted coat

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Etymology

Origin of ocicat

C20: from _oc ( _elot ) + -i- + _cat

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She noted that Dettmer selected an ocicat, O.C.’s breed, “because they are known to be very affectionate and highly intelligent, and O.C. never disappointed.”

From Washington Times • May 31, 2017

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