Siamese

(sī′ə mēz, -mēs; for adj., usuallyə mēz′, -mēs′)

noun pl. Siamese

  1. Thai
  2. any of a breed of domestic cat, thought to have originated in Siam, with blue eyes and a light-colored coat that is darker on the face, ears, legs, and tail

adjective

  1. Thai
  2. Origin: < Siamese twins

    designating or of a pipe coupling or joint in the form of a , for joining two pipes or hoses to one pipe

See Siamese in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
  1. Of or relating to Siam; Thai.
  2. Closely connected or very similar; twin.
  3. siamese Of or being a Y-shaped dual connection between two pipes or hoses and a larger pipe or hose.
noun pl. siamese Siamese
  1. A native or inhabitant of Siam; a Thai.
  2. The Thai language.

Origin:

Origin: After Siam (Thailand)

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