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khaki

Syllabification: (khak·i)
Pronunciation: /ˈkakē/
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Definition of khaki

noun (plural khakis)

  • a textile fabric of a dull brownish-yellow color, in particular a strong cotton fabric used in military clothing.
  • a dull brownish-yellow color: [as modifier]:the pale khaki sand
  • (khakis) clothing, especially pants, made of khaki.

Origin:

mid 19th century: from Urdu khākī 'dust-colored', from khāk 'dust', from Persian

The beginning of khaki (a word of Urdu origin) is spelled kha-.

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