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Brindle

usgb/ˈbrɪndl/Volume
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Primarily used to describe the coat patterns of certain animals, often dogs, with a marbled appearance. SlideThe shelter has a brindle mastiff up for adoption.
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'Brindle' implies a swirling or blended pattern, not a solid color or uniform spots. SlideYou'll recognize him; he's got distinctive brindle markings.
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Use 'brindle' when you want to vividly describe the look of an animal's fur for clarity. SlideHer brindle fur made her blend in with the autumn leaves.