A black cat is a feline with black fur. It is not a particular breed of cat and may be mixed or of a specific breed. The Bombay, known for its sleek black fur, is an example of a black cat. The all-black pigmentation is equally prevalent in both male and female cats. Their high melanin pigment content causes black cats to have yellow (golden) eyes (irises).
In some cultures black cats are considered good luck, and in others they are considered bad luck.
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Famous quotes containing the words black and/or cat:
“My husband sings Baa Baa black sheep and we pretend
that alls certain and good, that the marriage wont end.”
—Anne Sexton (19281974)
“When the tea is brought at five oclock,
And all the neat curtains are drawn with care,
The little black cat with bright green eyes
Is suddenly purring there.”
—Harold Monro (18791932)