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bengals

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈbɛŋɡəɫz// ben·gals

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.


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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