Curl

See also: curl

English

Etymology

• As an English surname, from the noun curl.
• As a German surname, variant of Kerl.

Proper noun

Curl

1. A surname.

Noun

Curl (plural Curls)

1. Ellipsis of American Curl.
   • 1998, Stuart A. Kallen, American Curl Cats, page 10:

     Longhaired curls should have silky coats of medium length.

   • 2012, Jerold S. Bell, Kathleen E. Cavanagh, Larry P. Tilley, Francis W. K. Smith, editors, Veterinary Medical Guide to Dog and Cat Breeds, page 501:

     Curls may be mated with curls.

   • c. 2020, “American Curl Cat Breed”, in Purina‎, archived from the original on 27 September 2020:

     In addition to their ears, Curls are known for their silky, flat coat which can be long or short.