— khakilike , adj.
/kak"ee, kah"kee/ , n. , pl. khakis , adj.
n.
1. dull yellowish brown.
2. a stout, twilled cotton cloth of this color, used esp. in making uniforms.
3. Usually, khakis . ( used with a pl. v. )
a. a uniform made of this cloth, esp. a military uniform.
b. a garment made of this cloth, esp. trousers.
4. a similar fabric of wool.
adj.
5. of the color khaki.
6. made of khaki.
[ 1855-60; khaki dusty, equiv. to khak dust + -i suffix of appurtenance ]