/mɪˈnɛt/ or /miˈnɛt/ or /miˈnɛt/ (US) /mɪˈnɛt/ or /miˈnɛt/ (UK)

Definitions

1. noun

a small or young cat, especially a female kitten

“The minette curled up on her owner’s lap and fell asleep.”

2. noun

a female given name, derived from the French word for ‘little cat’

“Her name is Minette, but she prefers to be called Minnie.”