Siamese

Si·a·mese

noun

pl. -·mese′

former name for Thai
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

Thai
Origin of Siamese
from Siamese twins
[alsos-] designating or of a pipe coupling or joint in the form of a , for joining two pipes or hoses to one pipe

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Siamese

adjective

Of or relating to Siam; Thai.
siamese Of or being a Y-shaped dual connection between two pipes or hoses and a larger pipe or hose.

noun

pl. Siamese

A native or inhabitant of Siam; a Thai.
The Thai language.
A domestic cat of a long slender breed originating in Siam, having blue eyes and a short whitish to fawn coat with darker ears, face, tail, and feet.

Origin of Siamese

After Siam (Thailand)

Siamese

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Adjective

(comparative more Siamese, superlative most Siamese)

Of, or relating to Siam; Thai
Of a connection of tubes or hoses shaped like a letter Y.

Proper noun

The Thai language

Noun

(plural Siameses)

The Siamese cat
An inhabitant of Siam

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