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Word

bengals

Phoneticsben·gals

/ˈbɛŋɡəɫz/

Definition

n. a breed of domestic cat known for its spotted coat and friendly personality.

n. a domestic cat breed characterised by a spotted or marbled coat, short dense fur, and an affectionate temperament.

Examples

“My bengals love playing with shiny toys.”

“The breeder showed her bengals at the local cat competition last weekend.”

“Bengals are often described as having the wild appearance of a leopard combined with the gentle nature of a house cat.”

Examples

simple

“My bengals love playing with shiny toys.”

contextual

“The breeder showed her bengals at the local cat competition last weekend.”

complex

“Bengals are often described as having the wild appearance of a leopard combined with the gentle nature of a house cat.”

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