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Synonyms & Similar Words
she-cat
cat
molly
queen
tabby
feline
kitty
puss
pussy
dame
madam
lady
pet
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creature
beast
mammal
whiskers
calico
tortoiseshell
ginger
tigress
lioness
leopardess
jaguar
ocelot
lynx
puma
cougar
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kitten
tomcat
feline creature
female feline
domestic cat
housecat
wildcat
stray cat
alley cat
feral cat
catwoman
cat lady
Meaning of Female Cat
The primary meaning of the word "Female Cat" refers to an adult female cat, typically a domestic or wild cat of the species Felis catus.
Definitions
- A female cat is defined by Oxford Languages as a female domestic or wild cat.
- * The term can also refer to a female of any species in the family Felidae, including lions, tigers, and leopards.
Etymology of Female Cat
The word "cat" comes from Old English "catt", which is derived from the Late Latin "cattus", meaning domestic cat.
The term "female" comes from Old French "femelle", meaning woman or female, and ultimately from Latin "femella", meaning young woman.
Example Uses
- The female cat is a gentle creature, often kept as a pet for companionship.
- * The female cat in the alley was a stray, but she was very friendly and affectionate.
- * The zoo has a new exhibit featuring a female lion and her cubs.