short|hair — cat, or short|hair «SHRT HAIR», noun. any one of a breed of medium sized, domestic cats having long, slender bodies and short hair: »Shorthair of the Year was…a black Manx male (Theodore M. O Leary) … Useful english dictionary
short·hair — /ˈʃoɚtˌheɚ/ noun, pl hairs [count] : a cat that has short, thick fur compare ↑longhair … Useful english dictionary
cat, domestic — ▪ mammal Introduction also called house cat, (species Felis catus), domesticated member of the family Felidae, order Carnivora. Like all felids, domestic cats, the smallest members of the family, are characterized by supple, low slung bodies,… … Universalium
Cat coat genetics — The genetics of cat coat coloration, pattern, length, and texture is a complex subject, and many different genes are involved. Genes involved in albinism, dominant white, and white spotting * The C gene codes for the enzyme tyrosinase, the first… … Wikipedia
hair — W1S1 [heə US her] n [: Old English; Origin: hAr] 1.) [U] the mass of things like fine threads that grows on your head ▪ She put on her lipstick and brushed her hair . ▪ I must get my hair cut it s getting very long. ▪ You ve had your hair done… … Dictionary of contemporary English
Cat senses — are adaptations that allow cats to be highly efficient predators. Cats have acute sight, hearing and smell, and their sense of touch is enhanced by long whiskers that protrude from their heads and bodies. These senses allow cats to hunt… … Wikipedia
American shorthair cat — Amer′ican short′hair cat′ n. dch one of a breed of muscular shorthaired domestic cats with a broad head and a short, thick coat … From formal English to slang
Cat — For other uses, see Cat (disambiguation) and Cats (disambiguation). Domestic cat[1] … Wikipedia
Cat Who series — The Cat Who... is a novel series of murder mystery novels by Lilian Jackson Braun. This series is called the Cat Who... series because each book title in this series begins with the words The Cat Who. . . . Cat Who... books feature a reporter… … Wikipedia
hair — noun ADJECTIVE ▪ auburn, black, blond, brown, chestnut, dark, fair, ginger (BrE), golden, grey/gray, grizzled … Collocations dictionary