House cat
House cat noun - A small domestic animal known for catching mice.
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Synonyms for House cat
Tom
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Anthropomorphic Shift: In his very earliest incarnation (as "Master Tom" in 1919's "Feline Follies"), Felix is shown as being a regular house cat.
- While he is often the defending character being chased or victimized by Tom, this is often due to taking the role of thief, with Tom merely acting as a house cat ordered to prevent Jerry from stealing food.
Source: Unintentionally Unsympathetic
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