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Pavian (iou) and Turkish van cat (sh)


Pavian (iou)



Pavian noun & adjective. M19.
[from Pavia (see below) + -AN.]
A. adjective. Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of Pavia, a city in northern Italy, or its people. M19.
b. noun. A native or inhabitant of Pavia. L19.

Turkish van cat (sh)




Breed of semi-longhaired domestic cat distinguished mainly by its unusual colour pattern: white, with coloured markings only on the head and tail.

"Van" is a common term in the breed's native region, Central and South Asia, used also to describe Other cats with similar markings. The breed was brought to Europe by returning Crusaders. A unique feature is its cashmere-like, waterproof coat; it loves water, and in its native region it has been called the swimming cat. It is large, active, and intelligent.