American Ringtail
American Ringtail noun: a shorthair domestic cat breed originating in the United States. This breed is distinguished by its tail, which curves back toward the head as a result of a genetic mutation.
Noun
American Ringtail (plural American Ringtails)
- A shorthair domestic cat breed originating in the United States. This breed is distinguished by its tail, which curves back toward the head as a result of a genetic mutation.
- The American Ringtail breed is being developed to preserve a trait occasionally found in feral populations, in which the cat carries her tail in a curl over her back.2014, Sandy Robins, The Original Cat Bible: The Definitive Source for All Things Cat, Fox Chapel Publishing, →ISBN
- The American Ringtail was discovered by chance in California and, so far, its development has included the introduction of Oriental-type lines.2021, The Complete Cat Breed Book: Choose the Perfect Cat for You, new edition, Penguin Random House, page 117
Forms of American Ringtail
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Questions about American Ringtail
- What does American Ringtail mean?
- American Ringtail means a shorthair domestic cat breed originating in the United States. This breed is distinguished by its tail, which curves back toward the head as a result of a genetic mutation.
- What part of speech is American Ringtail?
- American Ringtail is a noun.
- What is the plural of American Ringtail?
- The plural of American Ringtail is American Ringtails.
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