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Siamese

sia·mese

UK/saɪ.əˈmiːz/ US/ˌsaɪʌˈmiz/ uncommon

noun

1.

a branch of the Tai languages

2.

a native or inhabitant of Thailand

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3.

a slender short-haired blue-eyed breed of cat having a pale coat with dark ears paws face and tail tip

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adjective

1.

of or relating to or characteristic of Thailand or its people

  • “Siamese kings”
  • “different Thai tribes live in the north”
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2.

of or relating to the languages of the Thai people

  • “Thai tones”
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3.

of or relating to Thailand

  • “the Thai border with Laos”
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4.

very similar

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5.

connecting two or more pipes or hoses or having such a connection

  • “a Y-shaped siamese joint”
  • “siamese fire-hose lines”
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Origin

From Siam + -ese.

Phrases

  • Siamese algae-eater
  • Siamese bala shark
  • Siamese barleria
  • Siamese blind snake
  • Siamese buffalo
  • Siamese carp
  • Siamese cascade frog
  • Siamese cat

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