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/
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").
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The Manx cat is famous for its lack of a tail.
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We adopted a beautiful ginger Manx kitten.
Adjective
of or relating to the Isle of Man or its inhabitants.
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The Manx flag features a triskelion.
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He speaks with a distinct Manx accent.