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shorthair

noun short·hair \-ˌher\

: a cat that has short, thick fur

Full Definition of SHORTHAIR

:  a domestic cat with a short thick coat; especially :  a member of any of several breeds of muscular medium- to large-sized cats with a short plushy coat
short–haired adjective
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First Known Use of SHORTHAIR

1903
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