Bengal
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: Bengals
Sense 1
A short-haired domestic cat of a particular breed that originated in the United States.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
A player on the team The Cincinnati Bengals.
Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Of or pertaining to the Bengal region.
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “Bengal” mean?
A short-haired domestic cat of a particular breed that originated in the United States.
Is “Bengal” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.