colorpoint
adjective
col·or·point
ˈkə-lər-ˌpȯint 
: of, relating to, or being a color pattern of the domestic cat (such as the Siamese cat) consisting of a pale body with darker ears, paws, tail, and face
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The cat that will always be nearest to Vasilevskiy’s heart is Lisa, his family’s ragdoll with a colorpoint coat and big, blue eyes.
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Jesse Granger, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
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“Colorpoint.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/colorpoint. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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