american ringtail
Word Rarity
Very rare
Frequency: 1.67 in modern English
21
Scrabble Score
16
Letters
4
Syllables
10
Unique Chars
Meaning
noun
A shorthair domestic cat breed originating in the United States. This breed is distinguished by its tail, which curves back toward the head as a result of a genetic mutation.
Example Sentences
- "The American Ringtail breed is being developed to preserve a trait occasionally found in feral populations, in which the cat carries her tail in a curl over her back."
- "The American Ringtail was discovered by chance in California and, so far, its development has included the introduction of Oriental-type lines."