Siamese
sia·mese
noun
1.
2.
a native or inhabitant of Thailand
adjective
1.
of or relating to or characteristic of Thailand or its people
- “Siamese kings”
- “different Thai tribes live in the north”
5.
connecting two or more pipes or hoses or having such a connection
- “a Y-shaped siamese joint”
- “siamese fire-hose lines”
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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