Tabby cat is also comparable to the Spanish word "ataviar", which means "to decorate or to dress or wear" and often implies luxurious clothing. Usage of the term "tabby cat ," which means "one with a striped coat", began in the 1690s and was later shortened to "tabby" in 1774. The notion that tabby is indicative of a female cat may be a reference to the feminine proper name Tabby, as a shortened form of Tabitha. There are four tabby patterns that have been shown to be genetically distinct: Mackerel, Classic, Spotted, and Ticked. A fifth includes tabby as part of another
Indo-Pacific king mackerel Indo-Pacific king mackerel Indo-Pacific king mackerel or popularly (spotted) seer fish ("Scomberomorus guttatus") is a sea fish among the mackerel variety of fishes. It is found in around the Indian Ocean and adjoining seas.It is a popular game fish, growing up to 45 kg (100 lb), and is a strong fighter that has on occasion been seen to leap out of the water when hooked. It is popular among the countries of the Indian subcontinent including Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. In addition to being cooked and eaten when fresh, it is also used to make fish pickle, usually