brindle

• Qualifie un animal, généralement un chien ou un chat, dont le pelage présente des rayures ou des marbrures sombres sur un fond plus clair.

Describes an animal, typically a dog or cat, with a coat pattern of dark streaks or stripes on a lighter background.

1. Streaked or patchy coloringC1formal

   Having a pattern of dark streaks or patches on a lighter background, typically used to describe the fur of animals like cats or dogs.

   bringé (pelage tacheté)

   • The brindle cat had a beautiful coat of gray and brown streaks.
   • Her brindle dog was easily recognizable by its unique patchy fur.
   • Brindle patterns are common in certain breeds of cats and dogs.

   Synonymesbrindledmottledspottedstreakedstripedtabby