A domesticated cat, of the species Felis catus or Felis silvestris catus, especially one kept as a pet or for vermin control.
Any carnivore of the suborder Feliformia, which are regarded as cat-like.
Resembling a cat; applied to member of the Feliformia, a suborder within the order Carnivora consisting of cat-like carnivorans, including cats (large and small), hyenas, mongooses, civets, etc.