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Ragdoll

British  
/ ˈræɡˌdɒl /

noun

  1. a breed of large long-haired cat with blue eyes

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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With 73 cat breeds recognized by the International Cat Association, it can be difficult to discern a Ragdoll from a Ragamuffin.

From National Geographic • Oct. 27, 2023

Brown has a Ragdoll cat named Ellsworth that he adopted as a kitten four years ago.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 19, 2023

The actor was also remembered by Ragdoll Productions, the makers of Teletubbies, as "such a joy to work with".

From BBC • Jan. 24, 2018

I have three Ragdoll cats — Jasmine, Mittens and Tuxedo — and two Rottweilers, Blaze and Cloud, who are 2-year-old sisters.

From New York Times • Jun. 9, 2017

Another highly touted game was Ragdoll Blaster, praised for its "problem-solving" aspects and accurate physics.

From Slate • Dec. 11, 2009

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