tabby

• Описывает кошку с полосатым или тигровым рисунком шерсти, или сам такой рисунок.

Describes a cat with a striped or brindled coat pattern, or the pattern itself.

1. Patterned furB1formal

   Having a grey or brown coat with streaks, stripes, or patches; typically used to describe the fur pattern of domestic cats.

   Полосатый

   • The tabby cat had beautiful orange and black stripes.
   • She adopted a tabby kitten with a distinctive M marking on its forehead.
   • Tabby patterns are common among mixed-breed cats.

   Synonymsbrindledmottledstreakedstriped

• Существительное, обозначающее домашнюю кошку с характерным рисунком шерсти в виде полос, завитков или пятен, часто на сером или желтовато-коричневом фоне; исторически также использовалось для обозначения кошки женского пола.

A noun referring to a domestic cat with a distinctive coat pattern of stripes, swirls, or spots, often on a grey or tawny background; also used historically to refer to a female cat.

1. Cat with striped coatA2informal

   A domestic cat with a distinctive coat pattern of stripes, swirls, or spots, typically in shades of grey, brown, or orange.

   Полосатая кошка

   • The tabby curled up on the sofa and purred loudly.
   • Our neighbor has a friendly orange tabby named Ginger.
   • Tabby cats are known for their playful and affectionate nature.

   Synonymstabby cat

2. Female catB1informal

   A female domestic cat, especially one that is not spayed.

   Кошка

   • The tabby gave birth to a litter of four kittens.
   • We adopted a young tabby from the animal shelter.
   • The tabby is very protective of her kittens.

   Synonymsqueen

   Antonymstomcat