Noun: Egyptian cat
- Ancient breed of domestic cat originating in Egypt, characterized by its slender build and elegant appearance
"Egyptian cats were revered and often mummified in ancient times"
Type of: cat, domestic cat, Felis catus, Felis domesticus, house cat, kitty [informal], kitty-cat [informal], mog [Brit, informal], moggie [Brit, informal], moggy [Brit, informal], puss [informal], pussy [informal], pussycat [informal]
Encyclopedia: Egyptian cat