First Known Use: 1857
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khaki
noun kha·ki \ˈka-kē, ˈkä-, Canada often ˈkär-\
: a yellowish-brown cloth
khakis : pants made of khaki
: a yellowish-brown color
Full Definition of KHAKI
1
a : a khaki-colored cloth made usually of cotton or wool and used especially for military uniforms b : a garment of this cloth; especially : a military uniform —usually used in plural
2
: a light yellowish brown
— khaki adjective
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Origin of KHAKI
Hindi & Urdu khākī dust-colored, from khāk dust, from Persian
KHAKI Defined for Kids
khaki
noun kha·ki \ˈka-kē, ˈkä-\
Definition of KHAKI for Kids
1
: a light yellowish brown cloth used especially for military uniforms
2
kha·kis plural : a pair of pants made of khaki
3
: a light yellowish brown
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