Persian cat

American  

noun

1. a long-haired variety of the domestic cat, originally raised in Persia and Afghanistan.

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Persian cat British  

noun

1. a long-haired variety of domestic cat with a stocky body, round face, short nose, and short thick legs

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Etymology

Origin of Persian cat

First recorded in 1815–25

Example Sentences

She may as well have been pictured like Dr. Evil, stroking a white Persian cat, announcing her plot for world domination.

From Salon • Apr. 22, 2025

It’s also where she can run huffing up the hills of Runyon Canyon by sunrise, and go home to her Persian cat, Monchi, by sunset.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 4, 2023

Stewart also shared a photo of Princess Peony, a Calico Persian cat, in better times.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 5, 2022

Everyone’s trying to keep their spirits up, with funny photos of people’s home setup – I saw a Persian cat sitting in front of someone’s screens, looking like a trader.

From The Guardian • Mar. 28, 2020

He had found them one day at the fish market, where he had gone in search of a client's Persian cat.

From "The Thief Lord" by Cornelia Funke