虎とら毛げ

noun

tiger stripes; brindle; brindled coloring

Describes a coat pattern of dark stripes on a lighter background, like a tiger's. Often used for cats, dogs, and other animals. Synonymous with 虎斑 (とらふ).

See also: 虎斑

• うちの猫ねこは虎とら毛げの模も様ようをしている。

  Our cat has a brindle pattern.

• 虎とら毛げの犬いぬは珍めずらしい。

  Brindle dogs are rare.