Meaning of siamese in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions
  3. Noun
    1. Definitions
  4. Qualitative Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    siamese

    Definitions

    1. very similar

    Synonyms

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

    Examples

    • « a Y-shaped siamese joint »
    • « siamese fire-hose lines »

    Synonyms

  3. Noun

    Siamese

    Definitions

    1. a branch of the Tai languages
  4. 2. a native or inhabitant of Thailand
  5. 3. a slender short-haired blue-eyed breed of cat having a pale coat with dark ears paws face and tail tip

  6. Qualitative Adjective

    Siamese

    Definitions

    1. of or relating to or characteristic of Thailand or its people

    Examples

    • « Siamese kings »
    • « different Thai tribes live in the north »
  7. 2. of or relating to the languages of the Thai people

    Examples

    • « Thai tones »
  8. 3. of or relating to Thailand

    Examples

    • « the Thai border with Laos »

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