Kat vs. Cat — What's the Difference?

Contains compounds cathinone and cathine.

Hunts vermin, aiding in pest control.

Used culturally in East Africa and the Arabian Peninsula.

Exhibits varied personalities and appearances.

Improves alertness and reduces fatigue.

Adaptable to various environments.

A stimulant plant known as Catha edulis.

A domesticated mammal, Felis catus, known for companionship.

Integrated into social ceremonies.

Has been a human companion for millennia.

An Arabian shrub (Catha edulis) the leaves of which are used as tea by the Arabs.

The cat (Felis catus) is a domestic species of small carnivorous mammal. It is the only domesticated species in the family Felidae and is often referred to as the domestic cat to distinguish it from the wild members of the family.

A small domesticated carnivorous mammal (Felis catus), kept as a pet and as catcher of vermin, and existing in a variety of breeds.

Any of various other carnivorous mammals of the family Felidae, including the lion, tiger, leopard, and lynx.

(Informal) A woman who is regarded as spiteful.

A person, especially a man.

A player or devotee of jazz music.

A cat-o'-nine-tails.

A catfish.

A cathead.

A device for raising an anchor to the cathead.

A catboat.

A catamaran.

To hoist an anchor to (the cathead).

An animal of the family Felidae:

A domesticated species (Felis catus) of feline animal, commonly kept as a house pet.

Any similar animal of the family Felidae, which includes lions, tigers, bobcats, leopards, cougars, cheetahs, caracals, lynxes, and other such non-domesticated species.

A person:

(offensive) A spiteful or angry woman.

An enthusiast or player of jazz.

(slang) A person (usually male).

(slang) A prostitute.

(nautical) A strong tackle used to hoist an anchor to the cathead of a ship.

Short form of cat-o'-nine-tails.

(archaic) A sturdy merchant sailing vessel now only in "catboat".

The game of "trap and ball" (also called "cat and dog").

The trap of the game of "trap and ball".

(archaic) The pointed piece of wood that is struck in the game of tipcat.

A double tripod (for holding a plate, etc.) with six feet, of which three rest on the ground, in whatever position it is placed.

(historical) A wheeled shelter, used in the Middle Ages as a siege weapon to allow assailants to approach enemy defences.

(computing) A program and command in Unix that reads one or more files and directs their content to the standard output.

(slang) A street name of the drug methcathinone.

Abbreviation of catapult

Abbreviation of catalytic converter

Abbreviation of catamaran

Abbreviation of category

Abbreviation of catfish

Abbreviation of caterpillar

(slang) Any of a variety of earth-moving machines. (from their manufacturer Caterpillar Inc.)

A ground vehicle which uses caterpillar tracks, especially tractors, trucks, minibuses, and snow groomers.

Abbreviation of computed axial tomographyOften used attributively, as in “CAT scan” or “CT scan”.

To hoist (the anchor) by its ring so that it hangs at the cathead.

To flog with a cat-o'-nine-tails.

(slang) To vomit.

To go wandering at night.

To gossip in a catty manner.

To apply the cat command to (one or more files).

To dump large amounts of data on (an unprepared target), usually with no intention of browsing it carefully.

Catastrophic; terrible, disastrous.

Any animal belonging to the natural family Felidae, and in particular to the various species of the genera Felis, Panthera, and Lynx. The domestic cat is Felis domestica. The European wild cat (Felis catus) is much larger than the domestic cat. In the United States the name wild cat is commonly applied to the bay lynx (Lynx rufus). The larger felines, such as the lion, tiger, leopard, and cougar, are often referred to as cats, and sometimes as big cats. See Wild cat, and Tiger cat.

A strong vessel with a narrow stern, projecting quarters, and deep waist. It is employed in the coal and timber trade.

A double tripod (for holding a plate, etc.), having six feet, of which three rest on the ground, in whatever position it is placed.

An old game;

Same as cat o' nine tails; as, British sailors feared the cat.

A catamaran.

To bring to the cathead; as, to cat an anchor. See Anchor.

Feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and being unable to roar; domestic cats; wildcats

An informal term for a youth or man;

A spiteful woman gossip;

A whip with nine knotted cords;

A large vehicle that is driven by caterpillar tracks; frequently used for moving earth in construction and farm work

Any of several large cats typically able to roar and living in the wild

A method of examining body organs by scanning them with X rays and using a computer to construct a series of cross-sectional scans along a single axis

Beat with a cat-o'-nine-tails

Eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth;

The use of kat in social ceremonies is specific to certain East African and Arabian cultures, not a worldwide practice.

Kat is a stimulant plant, while a cat is a domesticated animal.

Cats are found worldwide, including regions where kat is grown, but they are not limited to those areas.

There is no direct relationship between kat and cats aside from the phonetic similarity of their names in English.

Kat's effects are generally considered to be stimulant, similar to but distinct from caffeine, with a more pronounced impact on alertness and mood.

Yes, the use of kat has been controversial, particularly regarding its health effects and legal status in various countries.

People keep cats as pets for companionship, their aesthetic appeal, and their natural pest control abilities.

People usually chew fresh kat leaves to release their stimulant compounds.

The cultivation of kat can impact local ecosystems, especially if it leads to deforestation or the use of harmful agricultural practices.

No, kat is a plant and not an animal; it cannot be kept as a pet.

The legality of kat varies by country, with some places banning its use due to its stimulant properties.

Feeding kat leaves to cats is not advisable due to potential toxic effects and the difference in metabolism between humans and animals.

Domestic cats are known for their agility, independent nature, and roles as companions and pest controllers.

Yes, there are efforts in some countries to regulate the cultivation and sale of kat, focusing on its health implications and social effects.

Cats contribute to human well-being by providing companionship, reducing stress, and bringing joy to their owners.