cat
/kæt/
EN
A small domesticated carnivorous mammal often kept as a pet, known for its agility, independent behavior, and ability to hunt rodents.
My cat loves to nap in the sun on the windowsill.
Etymology
Derived from Old English 'catt', which likely came from Late Latin 'cattus', with probable ultimate origins in Afro-Asiatic languages. The word has referred to the domestic animal since the 8th century.
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