A coloration pattern of streaks or spots of different colors mixed together, especially on animals like dogs and cattle.
From Middle English or Old Norse origins, possibly from 'burned' or 'discolored,' referring to animals with mixed coloring.
Brindle coats are genetically dominant in many dog breeds—it's why shelter dogs often have brindle patterns, making them the most common 'mixed' coloration.
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