sand cat; sand dune cat
A small wild cat native to deserts; the name is a direct combination of 砂 (sand) and 猫 (cat).
The sand cat is a wild feline that lives in deserts.
A sand cat kitten was born at the zoo.
Katakana spelling is standard for this animal name; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling exists but is rarely used; the katakana form is strongly preferred.
Compound of 砂 (すな, 'sand') and 猫 (ねこ, 'cat'), referring to its desert habitat.