brindle

 
Pronunciation: /ˈbrɪnd(ə)l/

noun

[mass noun]
  • a brownish or tawny colour of animal fur, with streaks of other colour: coat colours included red, brindle, and yellowish cream
  • [count noun] an animal with a brindle coat: he is hoping the speedy brindle can retain the cup

adjective

  • (also brindled) (especially of a domestic animal) brownish or tawny with streaks of other colour: a brindle pup

Origin:

late 17th century: back-formation from brindled, alteration of Middle English brinded, probably of Scandinavian origin