chino
chino
Definition
☆ chino (c̸hē′nō, s̸hē′-)
noun pl. -·nos
- a strong, khaki-colored, twilled-cotton cloth used for work clothes, uniforms, etc.
- pants of chino for casual wear
Etymology: < ?
Chino
Definition
Chino (c̸hē′nō)
city in SW Calif., east of Los Angeles: pop. 67,000
Etymology: < ? Sp chino, person of mixed blood: perhaps orig. landowner was a person of mixed blood
chino
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- wear: He's wearing gray chinos, a black sweater.
- hem: Trousers are precision tailored so just order your waist size and we will provide your chinos hemmed to your own inside-leg measurement.
Adjective modifier
- beige: I thought his beige Chinos would be easier to pick out than jeans.
Modifies a noun
- trouser: Blue shirts & chino trousers are a select part of the choice which also includes ladies cashmere jumpers & leather belts.
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