Korat

noun

Ko·​rat kō-ˈrät How to pronounce Korat (audio)
kȯ-
: any of a breed of short-haired domestic cats originating in Thailand and having a heart-shaped face, a silver-blue coat, and usually green eyes

Word History

Etymology

Korat province, Thailand

First Known Use

1967, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Korat was in 1967

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Cite this Entry

“Korat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Korat. Accessed 29 Mar. 2023.

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