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  • noun A fictional character who has cat ears on top of the head of an otherwise human body, and possibly other feline characteristics as well, such as a tail.

Etymologies

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From Japanese 猫耳 (nekomimi), from  (neko, "cat") +  (mimi, "ear").

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  • Cat girls...

    October 27, 2021