brindle

[ brin-dl ]

noun

1. a brindled coloring.
2. a brindled animal.

adjective

1. brindled.

brindle

/ ˈbrɪndəl /

noun

1. a brindled animal
2. a brindled colouring

Word History and Origins

Origin of brindle¹

First recorded in 1670–80; back formation from brindled

Word History and Origins

Origin of brindle¹

C17: back formation from brindled

Example Sentences

Stewart followed by sharing a "moment of zen" — a video clip of Dipper, a brindle pitbull mix, romping around in the snow.

From Salon

“I can’t think of a more perfect dog than Georgie. She just always was perfect for me, a super active, beautiful brindle.”

From Seattle Times

The dog was described as a reverse brindle: blue and gray in color with a white chest.

From Los Angeles Times

On the page, the bulldog — a gray brindle with a white chest and green eyes — is pictured with a small child and a wrapped Christmas present.

From Washington Post

Her father’s gun hung over the door and good old Jack, the brindle bulldog, lay on guard before it.

From Literature