Meaning of the word "Turkish Van" in English

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Turkish Van

US /ˌtɝː.kɪʃ ˈvæn/
UK /ˌtɝː.kɪʃ ˈvæn/
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Noun

1.

a breed of domestic cat originating from the Lake Van region of Turkey, known for its distinctive white coat with colored markings on the head and tail, and its love for water

Example:
The Turkish Van is famous for its unique swimming ability.
We adopted a beautiful Turkish Van with striking blue eyes.
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