Cornish rex

noun

often capitalized R
: any of a breed of cats with a very short soft wavy coat free of guard hairs and a small head with large ears

Word History

First Known Use

1972, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Cornish rex was in 1972

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Cite this Entry

“Cornish rex.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Cornish%20rex. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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