Siamese

[ sahy-uh-meez, -mees ]

adjective

1. of or relating to Siam, its people, or their language.
2. the former term for Thai ( def 1 ).
3. twin; closely connected; similar.
4. Informal. dual; combined; twofold or two-way:

   a Siamese sprinkler.

noun

, plural Si·a·mese.

1. a native of Siam.
2. former name of Thai ( def 3 ).
3. Siamese cat.
4. (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

1. See Siamese cat

adjective

1. characteristic of, relating to, or being a Siamese twin

adjective

1. another word for Thai

Word History and Origins

Origin of Siamese¹

First recorded in 1685–95; Siam + -ese

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