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10 Language-to-English DictionariesDomestic Cat
/dəˈmɛstɪk kæt/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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A small domesticated carnivorous mammal with soft fur, a short snout, and retractable claws, often kept as a pet.
"The domestic cat curled up on the windowsill, basking in the sunlight." - 2
A breed of cat that has been selectively bred for companionship and living in human environments.
"Many families choose a domestic cat for its friendly nature and low maintenance."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'domestic cat' originates from the Latin word 'domus', meaning 'home', combined with 'cat', which comes from the Greek 'katta'. The domestication of cats began around 9,000 years ago in the Near East, evolving from wild felines to companions in human households.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Domestic Cat" is said worldwide
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chat domestique
Transliteration: sha domes'tik
"Le chat domestique est un animal de compagnie populaire."
Hauskatze
Transliteration: haus'katsə
"Die Hauskatze ist bekannt für ihre Unabhängigkeit."
gatto domestico
Transliteration: gatto do'mestiko
"Il gatto domestico è un animale affettuoso."
gato doméstico
Transliteration: gato do'mestiko
"El gato doméstico es muy popular como mascota."
gato doméstico
Transliteration: gato do'mestiku
"O gato doméstico é um ótimo companheiro."
पालतू बिल्ली
Transliteration: pāltū billī
"पालतू बिल्ली घरों में बहुत लोकप्रिय होती है।"
家猫
Transliteration: jiā māo
"家猫是许多家庭的宠物。"
집고양이
Transliteration: jip goyang-i
"집고양이는 매우 사랑스러운 반려동물입니다."
飼い猫
Transliteration: kain neko
"飼い猫は家族の一員です。"
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