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| blue point |
a variety of Siamese cat with a pale body and dark bluish gray points. |
| Himalayan |
any of a breed of domestic cat, bred by crossing Siamese and Persian cats, that has blue eyes and long, light-colored fur except on the face, ears, feet, and tail, which are dark. [1/3 definitions] |
| Siamese |
a breed of cat developed in Thailand, characterized by blue eyes and a pale gray or fawn coat with darker extremities; Siamese cat. [1/4 definitions] |
| Thai |
a native or citizen of Thailand, or a descendant thereof; Thailander; Siamese. [2/3 definitions] |
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