Meaning of the word manx in English

What does manx mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

manx

US /mæŋks/
UK /mæŋks/
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Noun

a breed of domestic cat originating on the Isle of Man, characterized by a naturally occurring mutation that shortens the tail, resulting in a variety of tail lengths from a dimple to a full tail, but most commonly a very short stub (a "rumpy") or no tail at all (a "rumpy riser" or "rumpy").

Example:
The Manx cat is famous for its lack of a tail.
We adopted a beautiful ginger Manx kitten.

Adjective

of or relating to the Isle of Man or its inhabitants.

Example:
The Manx flag features a triskelion.
He speaks with a distinct Manx accent.