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The word describes not just pet cats but also the big ones. It’s believed to originate from the ancient greek word “ailouros” (αίλουρος), a composite word from “aiolos” (αίολος) which means “wind” and “oura” (ουρά) which means “tail”. It roughly translates to “animal whose tail is moved fast”. Personally I would name cats as “extremely cute animal that wins you over without trying”.
The word describes not just pet cats but also the big ones. It’s believed to originate from the ancient greek word “ailouros” (αίλουρος), a composite word from “aiolos” (αίολος) which means “wind” and “oura” (ουρά) which means “tail”. It roughly translates to “animal whose tail is moved fast”. Personally I would name cats as “extremely cute animal that wins you over without trying”.