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Curl en · NOUN

Etymology

* As an English surname, from the noun curl. * As a German surname, variant of Kerl.

Meanings

  1. (abbreviation, alt-of, ellipsis) Ellipsis of American Curl.
    • Longhaired curls should have silky coats of medium length. 1998, Stuart A. Kallen, American Curl Cats, page 10:
    • Curls may be mated with curls. 2012, Jerold S. Bell, Kathleen E. Cavanagh, Larry P. Tilley, Francis W. K. Smith, editors, Veterinary Medical Guide to Dog and Cat Breeds, page 501:
    • In addition to their ears, Curls are known for their silky, flat coat which can be long or short. c. 2020, “American Curl Cat Breed”, in Purina, archived from the original on 27 Sep 2020:

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Curl en · PROPN

Etymology

* As an English surname, from the noun curl. * As a German surname, variant of Kerl.

Meanings

  1. A surname.