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🗣️ A Gaelic language 🏝️ From Isle of Man 🐈 A tailless cat
Manx

Manx

8.4
A type of house cat with little or no tail from the Isle of Man
  • noun
  • /mæŋks/
translation icon : gato manés
  • She adopted a friendly Manx from the animal shelter last year.

Examples

  • The Manx is easily recognized by its distinctive lack of a tail.

  • The Manx cat is known for its playful nature.

  • Many people believe the Manx breed originated due to a genetic mutation on the Isle of Man.

  • I have a Manx that loves to chase toys.

  • The Manx is known for its unique lack of a tail, making it easily recognizable among cat breeds.

  • We adopted a Manx from the shelter; its playful nature won over our family immediately.

  • Many people love the Manx breed because of its friendly temperament and affectionate personality.

Synonyms

Manx cat
vsManx
4.5

A type of cat with a very short or no tail

emphasizes short coat and typical tail absence rather than the genetic cause

Compounds

Manx language
  • Archaic
9.9

A traditional language from the Isle of Man now mainly used at special events

Manx shearwater
9.4

A small black and white sea bird that flies long distances over the ocean

Manx cat
4.5

A type of cat with a very short or no tail

Surface Forms

Manx singular
Manxes plural

Etymology

Manx for the cat comes from the island name Man, because this tailless breed was first found or kept there; so a Manx cat is a cat 'from the Isle of Man' and is known for often having no tail.