🇪🇸Spanish Source WordCode: ES

atigrado

Pronunciation / Transliteration: atiˈɣɾaðo

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Brindle/ˈbrɪn.dəl/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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🇪🇸 Example Sentence in Spanish:

"El perro tenía un pelaje atigrado que lo hacía destacar."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A coat color pattern characterized by a mix of dark and light stripes or spots, typically seen in certain breeds of dogs and cattle.

    "The dog had a beautiful brindle coat that made it stand out in the park."
  2. 2

    A term used to describe animals, especially dogs, that exhibit this specific coat color pattern.

    "Many people prefer brindle dogs for their unique appearance."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'brindle' originates from the Middle English word 'brendil', which is derived from the Old English 'brind', meaning 'to burn' or 'to be scorched'. This reflects the color patterns seen in certain animals, particularly dogs and cattle, where darker stripes or spots appear against a lighter background.

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