Prefix Meanings - S
Sable (1) - "Black."
A black cat; A dark-furred cat
Sable (2) - "A marten with a short tail and dark brown fur, valued for its fur."
A dark brown cat; A short-tailed cat; A mischievous cat; A clever cat; A lanky cat
Sage - “An aromatic plant with grayish-green leaves that are used as a culinary herb.”
A soft-furred cat; A wise cat; An intelligent cat; A cat with a good memory; A thoughtful cat
Salamander - “A lizard-like amphibian with an elongated body and tail and short limbs.”
A black cat; An orange cat; A black and orange cat; A red cat; A brown cat; A slender cat
Salmon - "A large edible fish that is a popular game fish, much prized for its pink flesh."
A large cat; A grey cat; A red cat; A spotted cat; A speckled cat
Salvia - "A widely distributed plant of the mint family, especially a bedding plant cultivated for its spikes of bright flowers."
A red cat; A white cat; A blue cat; A black cat; An attractive cat; A noticeable cat
Sand / Sandy - “A loose granular substance, typically pale yellowish brown, forming a major constituent of beaches, riverbeds, the seabed, and deserts.”
A white cat; A yellow cat; A golden-brown cat; An honest cat; A hardworking cat
Sandwort - “Any of numerous plants of the genus Arenaria, which grow in dense tufts on sandy soil and have white or pink solitary flowers.”
A white cat; A pale-furred cat; A small cat; A gentle cat
Sap - “The fluid, chiefly water with dissolved sugars and mineral salts, that circulates in the vascular system of a plant.”
A red cat; A yellow cat; An orange cat; A golden-brown cat; A clingy cat; A tough cat; An intelligent cat
Scarlet - “A brilliant red color.”
A red cat
Scorch / Scorched - "Burned by flames or heat."
A red cat; An orange cat; A black and orange cat; A dark-furred cat; An intense cat; A temperamental cat; A fierce cat
Scratch - "A slight or insignificant wound or injury; Score or mark the surface of something with a sharp or pointed object."
An aggressive cat; A temperamental cat; An argumentative cat
Screech - “Give a loud, harsh, piercing cry.”
A vocal cat; An aggressive cat; An argumentative cat
Sea - “The expanse of salt water that covers most of the earth's surface and surrounds its landmasses.”
A large cat; A white cat; A grey cat; A blue cat; A black cat; A wise cat; An intelligent cat; A secretive cat; An energetic cat
Seal - “A fish-eating aquatic mammal with a streamlined body and feet developed as flippers, that returns to land to breed or rest.”
A grey cat; A spotted cat; A skilled swimmer; A cat with large eyes
Sedge - “A grasslike plant with triangular stems and inconspicuous flowers, growing typically in wet ground.”
A coarse-furred cat; A tall cat; An adaptable cat; A flexible cat; A dependable cat
Seed - "A flowering plant's unit of reproduction, capable of developing into another such plant."
A small cat; A friendly cat
Serval - “A slender African wildcat with long legs, large ears, and a black-spotted orange-brown coat.”
A golden-brown cat; A spotted cat; A long-legged cat; A cat with large ears; A noble cat
Shade / Shadow - “Comparative darkness and coolness caused by shelter from direct sunlight.”
A black cat; A dark-furred cat; A quiet / stealthy cat; An observant cat; A calm cat; A gentle cat; A wise cat; A trustworthy cat
Shale - "A soft, finely stratified sedimentary rock that formed from consolidated mud or clay and can be split easily into fragile slabs."
A grey cat; A brown cat; A tabby cat
Sharp - “Having an edge or point that is able to cut or pierce something.”
A skilled fighter; A sharp-tongued cat
Shatter - “Break or cause to break suddenly and violently into pieces.”
A skilled fighter; A firm cat; A tough cat; A resilient cat
Sheep - "A domesticated animal with a thick wooly coat and (typically only in the male) curving horns."
A black cat; A white cat; A grey cat; A cat with thick fur; A fluffy cat; A cat with curly fur; A social cat; A loyal cat
Shell - "The hard protective outer case of a mollusk or crustacean."
A defensive cat; A cat who doesn’t show emotions easily; An attractive cat
Shimmer - “Shine with a soft tremulous light.”
A cheerful cat; A charismatic cat; An attractive cat
Shining - “Giving out or reflecting bright light ; Brilliant or excellent at something.”
A brave cat; A cheerful cat; A fierce cat; A talented cat
Shiver - “A momentary trembling movement.”
A nervous cat; A fidgety cat
Shore - “The land along the edge of a large body of water.”
A pale cat; A yellow cat; A skilled swimmer
Short - “Measuring a small distance from end to end.”
A small cat
Shred - “Tear or cut into shreds.”
A fierce cat; A skilled fighter; A brave cat
Shrew - "A small mammal resembling a mouse, with a long pointed snout and tiny eyes."
A small cat; A brown cat; A grey cat; A dark-furred cat; A cat with small ears
Shrike - “A songbird with a strong sharply hooked bill, often impaling its prey of small birds, lizards, and insects on thorns.”
A grey and black cat; A vocal cat; A musically gifted cat; A fierce cat; A skilled fighter; A cat with sharp claws
Shrub - “A woody plant which is smaller than a tree and has several main stems arising at or near the ground.”
A stout cat; A thick-furred cat; A protective cat
Shy - “Being reserved or showing nervousness or timidity in the company of other people.”
A soft-spoken cat; A nervous cat; An introverted cat; A shy cat; A gentle cat
Silent - “Not making or accompanied by any sound.”
A quiet / stealthy cat; An observant cat
Silk - "A fine, strong, soft fiber produced by silkworms or spiders in making cocoons."
A white cat; A pale cat; A soft-furred cat; A skilled builder
Silver - “A shiny gray-white color or appearance like that of silver.”
A silver cat; A grey cat
Singe - “Burn something superficially or lightly.”
A red cat; An orange cat; A yellow cat; A dark-furred cat; A temperamental cat; An aggressive cat
Singing - “The activity of performing songs or tunes by making musical sounds with the voice.”
A vocal cat; A musically gifted cat
Song - "A short poem or other set of words set to music."
A vocal cat; A cat who is musically gifted; A cheerful cat
Skip - "A light, bouncing step."
An energetic cat; A cheerful cat
Skunk - "A small furry black and white animal with a large tail, which makes a strong, unpleasant smell as a defense when it is attacked."
A black cat with white markings; A shy cat; A timid cat; A defensive cat
Sky - “The region of the atmosphere and outer space seen from the earth.”
A daydreamer; An adventurous cat; A cat who is prone to wandering; An optimistic cat
Slate - “A gray, green, or bluish metamorphic rock easily split into smooth, flat pieces.”
A white cat; A grey cat; A blue cat; A black cat; A thin-furred cat; A firm cat; A sturdy cat
Sleek - “Smooth and glossy.”
A sleek-furred cat; A cunning cat; A clever cat
Sleepy - “Needing or ready for sleep.”
A calm cat; A sleepy cat
Sleet - “A form of precipitation consisting of ice pellets, often mixed with rain or snow.”
A white cat; A grey cat; A light-furred cat; An aloof cat; An aggressive cat; A reserved cat
Slight - “Small in degree; not sturdy and strongly built.”
A small cat; A thin cat; A lean cat
Slip - “To slide unintentionally for a short distance; go or move quietly or quickly, without attracting notice.”
A clumsy cat; A quiet/stealthy cat; A small cat
Sloe - “The small bluish-black fruit of the blackthorn, with a sharp sour taste.”
A black cat; A blue cat; A dark-furred cat; A spiky-furred cat; A temperamental cat; A defensive cat; A protective cat
Slug - “A tough-skinned terrestrial mollusk which typically lacks a shell and secretes a film of mucus for protection.”
A brown cat; A black cat; A dark-furred cat; A quiet / stealthy cat; A tough cat
Small - "Of a size that is less than normal or usual."
A small cat
Smoke - "A visible suspension of carbon or other particles in air, typically one emitted from a burning substance."
A black cat; A dark grey cat; A skilled tracker
Smudge - “A blurred or smeared mark on the surface of something.”
A small cat; A cat with patched patterns; A tabby cat; A spotted cat
Snag - “A sharp, angular, or jagged projection.”
A spiky-furred cat; A tabby with jagged stripes; A cat with curved claws
Snail - “A mollusk with a single spiral shell into which the whole body can be withdrawn.”
A brown cat; A black cat; A dark-furred cat; A quiet / stealthy cat; A determined cat
Snake - "A long limbless reptile which has no eyelids and jaws that are capable of considerable extension."
A brown cat; A dark-furred cat; A tabby; A clever cat; A mischievous cat; A quiet / stealthy cat
Snap - “To move briskly or sharply snaps to attention ; To make a quick, cracking sound by suddenly bringing together the two parts of something.”
A temperamental cat; An aggressive cat; A sharp-tongued cat; A quick-witted cat; A cat with good reflexes; A swift cat; A fierce cat
Snow / Snowy - “Atmospheric water vapor frozen into ice crystals and falling in light white flakes or lying on the ground as a white layer.”
A white cat; A very pale cat; An attractive cat; An aloof cat
Soaring - “Flying or rising high in the air.”
A daydreamer; A clever cat; A cat who is prone to wandering
Soft - "Having a smooth surface or texture that is pleasant to touch."
A thick-furred cat; A soft-furred cat; A naive cat; A cat deemed too friendly; A gentle cat; A soft-spoken cat
Soot - “A black powdery or flaky substance, produced by the incomplete burning of organic matter.”
A grey cat; A black cat; A dark-furred cat; A social cat
Sorrel - “A plant of the dock family, with arrow-shaped leaves that are used in salads and cooking for their acidic flavor.”
A parental cat; A responsible cat; A gentle cat; A proud cat
Spark - "A small fiery particle thrown off from a fire or produced by striking two hard surfaces together."
A red cat; An orange cat; A yellow cat; A smart cat; A clever cat; A determined cat; A cat who is easily distracted; An energetic cat; A cat who is prone to wandering
Sparrow - "A small bird related to weaverbirds, typically with brown and gray plumage."
A small cat; A brown cat; A tabby; A vocal cat; A determined cat
Speckle / Speckled - "A large number of small spots or patches of color."
A cat with small spots
Spider - "An eight-legged arachnid."
A small cat; A brown cat; A black cat; A dark-furred cat; A skilled builder; A clever cat; A creative cat
Splash - "Water striking or falling on something in irregular drops."
A playful cat; A curious cat; An energetic cat; A friendly cat
Splinter - "A small, thin, sharp piece of wood, glass, or similar material broken off from a larger piece."
A spotted tabby; A cat with small jagged stripes
Spot / Spotted - "Marked or decorated with spots."
A cat with spots
Spring (1) - "A place where water wells up from an underground source."
A white cat; A grey cat; A blue cat; A black cat; A curious cat; A thoughtful cat
Spring (2) - "To move or jump suddenly forward."
A playful cat; A curious cat; An energetic cat; An impulsive cat
Spruce - "A widespread coniferous tree which has a distinctive conical shape and hanging cones."
A brown cat; A reddish-brown cat; A dark red cat; A cat with spiky fur; A defensive cat; A sturdy cat
Squirrel - "An agile tree-dwelling rodent with a bushy tail, typically feeding on nuts and seeds."
A brown cat; A grey cat; A black cat; A red cat; A cat with a fluffy tail; A skilled climber; A resourceful cat; A social cat; An energetic cat
Stag - "A male deer."
A cat with long legs; A tall cat; A swift cat; A stealthy cat; A quiet cat; A gentle cat; A brave cat
Starling - “A songbird with a straight bill, typically with dark lustrous or iridescent plumage but sometimes brightly colored.”
A dark-furred cat; A black cat; A dark cat with white speckles; A vocal cat; A musically gifted cat; A social cat; An aggressive cat; A territorial cat
Stem - "The main body or stalk of a plant or shrub, typically rising above ground."
A supportive cat; A trustworthy cat; A reliable cat
Stoat - "A small carnivorous mammal of the weasel family which has chestnut fur with white underparts and a black-tipped tail. In northern areas the coat turns white in winter."
A small cat; A brown cat; A white cat with a black tail tip; A dark cat with a white belly; A mischievous cat; A clever cat; A lanky cat
Stone - "A hard solid nonmetallic mineral matter of which rock is made."
A white cat; A grey cat; A blue cat; A black cat; A reliable cat; A strong cat
Stork - "A tall long-legged wading bird with a long bill and white and black plumage."
A tall cat; A white cat; A pale cat; A white and black cat; A long-legged cat; A patient cat
Storm / Stormy - "A violent disturbance of the atmosphere with strong winds and rain, thunder, lightning, or snow."
A strong cat; An intimidating cat; A skilled fighter; A temperamental cat; A fierce cat
Strawberry - "A sweet red fruit with a seed-studded surface."
A red cat; A white cat; A cat with small spots; A sweet cat; A friendly cat
Stream - "A small, narrow river."
A small cat; A cat with winding markings; A calm cat; A vocal cat; A brave cat
Strike - "To hit forcibly and deliberately."
A fierce cat; An aggressive cat; An intimidating cat; A brave cat; A skilled fighter; An impulsive cat
Striped - "A long narrow band or strip differing in color from the surface on either side of it."
A tabby cat
Sugar - "A sweet crystalline substance obtained from various plants, especially sugar cane and sugar beet."
A small cat; A white cat; A sweet cat; A friendly cat; A kind cat
Sun / Sunny - "The light or warmth received from the earth's sun."
A red cat; An orange cat; A yellow cat; A cheerful cat; A friendly cat; A bold cat; An intense cat
Sunflower - "A tall plant in the daisy family, with very large golden flowers."
A yellow cat; A brown and orange cat; A cheerful cat; A friendly cat; A tall cat; A lanky cat
Swallow - “A migratory swift-flying songbird with a forked tail and long pointed wings.”
A black and white cat; A dark grey and white cat; A swift cat; An agile cat; A vocal cat; A musically gifted cat; A cat who is prone to wandering
Swamp - “An area of low-lying, uncultivated ground where water collects; a bog or marsh.”
A dark-furred cat; A quiet / stealthy cat; A calm cat; A temperamental cat
Swan - "A large waterbird with a long flexible neck, short legs, webbed feet, a broad bill, and typically all-white plumage."
A large cat; A white cat; An elegant cat; A fierce cat; A cat who is easily provoked
Sweet - “Pleasing in general; delightful ; Having the pleasant taste characteristic of sugar or honey; not salty, sour, or bitter.”
A sweet cat; A kind cat; A social cat; A cheerful cat
Swift - “Happening quickly or promptly.”
A swift cat; An agile cat; An eager cat
Swirl - “A twisting or spiraling pattern.”
A marbled tabby
Sycamore - “A large maple with winged fruits.”
A large cat; A heavy-set cat; A brown cat; A grey cat; A pale-furred cat; A sturdy cat
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Prefix Meanings - H
Hackberry - “A tree of the elm family that has leaves resembling those of nettles.”
A tall cat; A sturdy cat; A spiky-furred cat; A firm cat
Haddock - “A silvery-gray bottom-dwelling fish of coastal waters, related to the cod.”
A grey cat; A social cat; A cat who is prone to wandering
Hail - “Pellets of frozen rain which fall in showers from the sky.”
A white cat; A grey cat; An aggressive cat; A reserved cat; An aloof cat
Half - “One of two equal or corresponding parts.”
A calico cat; A tortoiseshell cat
Hare - “A fast-running, long-eared mammal that resembles a large rabbit, having long hind legs and occurring typically in grassland or open woodland.”
A brown cat; A long-legged cat; A lanky cat; A stubborn cat; An independent cat; A cat with a short tail; A swift cat
Harrier - “A long-winged, slender-bodied bird of prey.”
A brown cat; A dark-furred cat; A grey cat; A tabby; A strong cat; An observant cat; Good eyesight; A skilled hunter; A slender cat; A cat with long limbs
Haven - “A place of safety or refuge.”
A gentle cat; A soothing cat; A kind cat; A friendly cat; A trustworthy cat
Hawk - “A bird of prey with broad rounded wings and a long tail.”
A brown and white cat; A reddish-brown cat; A tabby cat; A cat with sharp eyesight; A sharp-minded cat
Hawthorn - “A thorny shrub or tree of the rose family, with white, pink, or red blossoms and small dark red fruits.”
A brown cat; A white cat; A red cat; A spiky-furred cat; A thick-furred cat; A defensive cat
Hay - “Grass that has been mown and dried for use as fodder.”
A golden cat; A yellow cat; A golden-brown cat; An honest cat; A spiky-furred cat
Hazel (1) - “A reddish-brown or greenish-brown color.”
A reddish-brown cat; A red cat; A brown cat
Hazel (2) - “A temperate shrub or small tree with broad leaves, bearing prominent catkins in spring and round hard-shelled edible nuts in autumn.”
A brown cat; A thick-furred cat; A sturdy cat; A wise cat; A stubborn cat
Heath - “An area of open uncultivated land with heather, gorse, and coarse grasses.”
A cat with coarse fur; An open cat; A friendly cat; A social cat; A swift cat
Heather - “A purple-flowered plant that grows abundantly on moorland and heathland.”
A grey cat; A white cat; A black cat; A thick-furred cat; An elegant cat; An attractive cat; A flexible cat; A spiky-furred cat
Heavy - “Of great weight; difficult to lift or move; of great density; thick or substantial.”
A large cat; A muscular cat; A heavy-set cat; A strong cat
Hedge - “A fence or boundary formed by closely growing bushes or shrubs.”
A thick-furred cat; A protective cat; A defensive cat
Hemlock (1) - “A highly poisonous plant of the parsley family, with a purple-spotted stem, fern-like leaves, small white flowers, and an unpleasant smell.”
A white cat; A tall cat; A lanky cat; An intimidating cat; A powerful cat
Hemlock (2) - “A coniferous tree with dark green foliage that is said to smell like hemlock when crushed.”
A brown cat; A dark-furred cat; A spiky-furred cat; A defensive cat
Hen - “A female bird, especially of a domestic fowl.”
A fluffy cat; A parental cat
Heron - “A large fish-eating wading bird with long legs, a long S-shaped neck, and a long pointed bill.”
A white cat; A tall cat; A long-legged cat; A persistent cat; A skilled fisher
Herring - “A silvery fish that is most abundant in coastal waters.”
A silver cat; A cat who is most active at night; A social cat
Hickory - “A tree of the walnut family that bears edible nuts.”
A brown cat; A sturdy cat; A tall cat; A stubborn cat
Hidden - “Kept out of sight; concealed.”
A secretive cat; An introverted cat; An aloof cat
Hill - “A naturally raised area of land, not as high or craggy as a mountain.”
A skilled climber; A calm cat; A swift cat; A tall cat; A thoughtful cat
Hive - “The place where bees, hornets, etc. live.”
An intimidating cat; An aggressive cat; A protective cat; A loyal cat; A social cat
Hollow - “A hole or depression in something.”
A secretive cat; An introverted cat; A curious cat
Holly - “A widely distributed shrub, typically having prickly dark green leaves, small white flowers, and red berries.”
A white cat; A red cat; An orange cat; A dark-furred cat; An attractive cat; An intimidating cat; A spiky-furred cat; A temperamental cat
Honey - “A sweet, sticky yellowish-brown fluid made by bees from nectar collected from flowers.”
A golden cat; A yellow cat; A golden-brown cat; A sweet cat; A gentle cat; A friendly cat; A loyal cat; A clingy cat
Hop (1) - “A hopping movement.”
An eager cat; An energetic cat; An adventurous cat; A curious cat; An optimistic cat
Hop (2) - "A Eurasian and North American twining plant whose flowers are used chiefly to flavor malt liquors."
A pale-furred cat; A tabby cat; A clingy cat
Hope - “A feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen.”
An optimistic cat; A faithful cat
Horizon - “The line at which the earth's surface and the sky appear to meet ; The limit of a person's mental perception, experience, or interest.”
A large cat; A down to earth cat; A daydreamer; A cat prone to wandering; A reliable cat; A sturdy cat
Hornet - “A large stinging wasp that typically nests in hollow trees.”
A yellow cat; A black cat; A pale cat with dark stripes; A tabby cat; An easily provoked cat; An aggressive cat
Hound - “A dog of a breed used for hunting, especially one able to track by scent.”
A large cat; An aggressive cat; An intimidating cat; A skilled tracker; A social cat
Hush - “A silence.”
A quiet / stealthy cat; An introverted cat
Hyacinth - “A bulbous plant of the lily family, with straplike leaves and a compact spike of bell-shaped fragrant flowers.”
A white cat; A grey cat; A red cat; A blue cat; A black cat; A yellow cat; An orange cat; A lanky cat; A spiky-furred cat; A flexible cat; A gentle cat
Hyssop - “A small bushy aromatic plant of the mint family, the bitter minty leaves of which are used in cooking and herbal medicine.”
A blue cat; A black cat; A kind cat; A friendly cat
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