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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024khak•i /ˈkæki, ˈkɑki/USA pronunciation n., pl. khak•is, adj. n. - [uncountable] dull yellowish brown.
- Textiles[uncountable] a strong, usually twilled fabric of this color, used esp. in making uniforms.
- ClothingUsually, khakis. [plural]
- a uniform made of this cloth.
- a garment made of this cloth.
adj. - of the color khaki.
- made of khaki.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024khak•i (kak′ē, kä′kē),USA pronunciation n., pl. khak•is, adj. n. - dull yellowish brown.
- Textilesa stout, twilled cotton cloth of this color, used esp. in making uniforms.
- ClothingUsually, khakis. (used with a pl. v.)
- a uniform made of this cloth, esp. a military uniform.
- a garment made of this cloth, esp. trousers.
- Textilesa similar fabric of wool.
adj. - of the color khaki.
- made of khaki.
- Persian khākī dusty, equivalent. to khāk dust + -ī suffix of appurtenance
- Urdu
- 1855–60
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: khaki /ˈkɑːkɪ/ n ( pl -kis)- a dull yellowish-brown colour
- a hard-wearing fabric of this colour, used esp for military uniforms
- (as modifier): a khaki jacket
Etymology: 19th Century: from Urdu, from Persian: dusty, from khāk dust |