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   brin·dle

   /ˈbrind(ə)l/

   noun

   • 1. a brownish or tawny color of animal fur, with streaks of other color: "coat colors included red, brindle, and yellowish cream"
   • ▪ an animal with a brindled coat: "he is hoping the speedy brindle can retain the cup"

   adjective

   • 1. (especially of domestic animals) brownish or tawny with streaks of other color: "a brindle pup"

   Word Origin late 17th century: back-formation from brindled, alteration of Middle Englishbrinded, probably of Scandinavian origin.

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