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khaki

Pronunciation: /ˈkɑːki/

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Definition of khaki

noun (plural khakis)

[mass noun]
  • 1a strong cotton or wool fabric of a dull brownish-yellow colour, used especially in military clothing: he was dressed from head to toe in khaki [as modifier]:a regulation-issue khaki overall
  • (khakis) trousers or other clothing made of khaki: he pulled on his khakis
  • 2a dull greenish or brownish-yellow colour: [as modifier]:a pair of khaki Bermuda shorts

Origin:

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

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

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