Bengal

Definition

A short-haired domestic cat of a particular breed that originated in the United States.

Etymology

Borrowed from Portuguese Bengala, from Classical Persian بَنْگَالَه (bangāla), from Middle Bengali বাঙ্গালা (baṅgala), said to be from the Vanga Kingdom, of uncertain ultimate origin. Vangalam has been attested in medieval South India. Doublet of Bangla.

Example Sentences

• "Jones became a Bengal in a trade for Smith."