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Persian cat
noun
: any of a breed of stocky round-headed domestic cats that have a long silky coat and thick ruff
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Presiding over it all alongside Goldberg as the elder statesman is camp impresario John Waters, who plays the louche Persian cat Armando — a role model for Kevin’s new, mostly post-human existence.
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Alison Herman, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
Some have the long silky fur of Persian cats; others the trademark ears of Scottish folds.
—Jane Arraf, NPR, 10 Feb. 2026
In addition to the dogs, Martha also has seven felines, including four Persian cats—Magnolia, Dahlia, Lilium, and Chrysanthemum—that arrived at the farm last year.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 20 Jan. 2026
According to the woman, Sooty is a gray Persian cat with a black nose and tips of ears.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 4 Jan. 2026
Have long or thick fur. Are a breed with breathing issues, including bulldogs, pugs, boxers, Boston terriers or Persian cats.
—Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 30 May 2025
In her own shop, Wright sees oversized ceramic animals—think life-size Persian cats—fly off the shelves.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 2 Mar. 2025
In addition to big, gold hoops and a gold necklace, Duff topped off her mustard-yellow shirt with an oversized claw clip in the shape of a Persian cat.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 12 Feb. 2025
On the brink of filming a reality show, each girl—and even the family’s sly Persian cat, Pari—harbors a secret that the all-seeing cameras threaten to reveal.
—Chloe Schama, Vogue, 18 July 2024
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Alison Herman, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
Some have the long silky fur of Persian cats; others the trademark ears of Scottish folds.
—Jane Arraf, NPR, 10 Feb. 2026
In addition to the dogs, Martha also has seven felines, including four Persian cats—Magnolia, Dahlia, Lilium, and Chrysanthemum—that arrived at the farm last year.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 20 Jan. 2026
According to the woman, Sooty is a gray Persian cat with a black nose and tips of ears.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 4 Jan. 2026
Have long or thick fur. Are a breed with breathing issues, including bulldogs, pugs, boxers, Boston terriers or Persian cats.
—Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 30 May 2025
In her own shop, Wright sees oversized ceramic animals—think life-size Persian cats—fly off the shelves.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 2 Mar. 2025
In addition to big, gold hoops and a gold necklace, Duff topped off her mustard-yellow shirt with an oversized claw clip in the shape of a Persian cat.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 12 Feb. 2025
On the brink of filming a reality show, each girl—and even the family’s sly Persian cat, Pari—harbors a secret that the all-seeing cameras threaten to reveal.
—Chloe Schama, Vogue, 18 July 2024
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“Persian cat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Persian%20cat. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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