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brindled
adjective brin·dled \-dəld\
: having faint dark streaks or spots on a gray or light brown background
Full Definition of BRINDLED
: having obscure dark streaks or flecks on a usually gray or tawny ground <a brindled cow>
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Variants of BRINDLED
brin·dled or brindle
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Origin of BRINDLED
alteration of brinded
First Known Use: 1620
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brindled
adjective brin·dled \ˈbrin-dəld\
Definition of BRINDLED for Kids
: having dark streaks or spots on a gray or brownish background <a brindled cow>
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