SIAMESE


Meaning of SIAMESE in English

I. ˌsī-ə-ˈmēz, -ˈmēs adjective

Etymology: Siam (Thailand); in senses 2 & 3, from Siamese twin

Date: 1693

1. : of, relating to, or characteristic of Thailand, the Thais, or their language

2. : exhibiting great resemblance : very like

3. not capitalized : connecting two or more pipes or hoses so as to permit discharge in a single stream

II. noun

( plural Siamese )

Date: 1693

1. : Thai 2

2. : Thai 3

3. : Siamese cat

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