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Siamese
[ sahy-uh-meez, -mees ]
adjective
- of or relating to Siam, its people, or their language.
- the former term for Thai ( def 1 ).
- twin; closely connected; similar.
a Siamese sprinkler.
noun
, plural Si·a·mese.
- a native of Siam.
- former name of Thai ( def 3 ).
- (usually lowercase) a standpipe placed outside a building close to ground level, having two or more openings so that fire engines can pump water to the sprinkler system of the building.
Siamese
/ ˌsaɪəˈmiːz /
noun
- See Siamese cat
adjective
- characteristic of, relating to, or being a Siamese twin
adjective
- another word for Thai
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Example Sentences
"The Empress of Ayodhaya" tells a story about royal tensions in the Ayutthaya period, inspired by the story of a 16th century Siamese queen.
From BBC
It sounds frustrating, but passenger Holly Hennessy and her Siamese cat Captain took things in their stride.
From BBC
Then I remember we adopted a pair of Siamese cats that had become homeless somehow.
From Salon
The Anguianos felt overwhelmed and distraught: Somewhere in that forest was their small, brownish seal point Siamese cat that had run off from the Fishing Bridge RV Park.
From Los Angeles Times
Siamese crocodiles were once widespread throughout much of South East Asia.
From BBC
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