brindled

adjective brin·dled \-d^əld\

: 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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brin·dled or brindle

alteration of brinded

First Known Use: 1620

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adjective brin·dled \ˈbrin-d^əld\

: having dark streaks or spots on a gray or brownish background <a brindled cow>

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