Minet
[miːˈneɪ]Meaning
from French min- (an endearing name for a cat) + -et
Background Story
Minet is a French word formed from min-, an expressive element used as a playful or endearing name for a cat, with the diminutive suffix -et. The same element appears in Provençal mino and in French minou, minon and minette.
Temperament
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