1. A domestic cat breed with a spotted or marbled coat resembling a wild ocelot, developed by crossing domestic shorthairs with Abyssinian and other breeds.
Usage: capitalized when referring to the breed standard; often used in cat breeding and pet contexts

Examples

• The ocicat is known for its striking spotted pattern and athletic build.
• She adopted an ocicat from a reputable breeder.
• Ocicats are intelligent and social cats that enjoy human interaction.
• The ocicat's appearance mimics the wild ocelot, but it has a gentle domestic temperament.
• Many cat shows feature ocicats competing in the domestic shorthair category.