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བྱི་ལ
cat [RY]

a naga demon, cat [JV]

a cat; cat [RY]

(med) Cat, Felix catus (Drungtso 1999, Phrin Las 1987). byi la'i rus pa / brun / mjug to pags pa, Cat bone, dung, tail and skin (Phrin Las 1987)
Felis catus most likely originated from African wild cats or Asian desert cats. Asian desert cats are common around human settlements and are easily tamed.