Siamese
- of or relating to Siam, its people, or their language.
- Thai(def 3).
- twin; closely connected; similar.
- Informal. dual; combined; twofold or two-way: a Siamese sprinkler.
- a native of Siam.
- Thai(def 2).
- Siamese cat.
- (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.
Origin of Siamese
Examples from the Web for siamese
Contemporary Examples of siamese
And now the latest character in the saga is Choupette, a 9-month-old Siamese kitten upon whom he fastidiously dotes.
Historical Examples of siamese
The other made a living as a Siamese twin, and his brother was named Eng.
The GypsiesCharles G. Leland
To play Siamese twin to a pustulous convict were a trifle beside this.
Despair's Last JourneyDavid Christie Murray
Achang was called, and was asked to inquire of the Siamese if the crocodiles were dangerous.
Four Young ExplorersOliver Optic
It was a costly transaction for the Siamese, but they assented.
Where the Strange Trails Go DownE. Alexander Powell
One cannot but smile at the whimsical ordeals of the Siamese.
Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 1 (of 3)Isaac D'Israeli
Siamese
- See Siamese cat
- characteristic of, relating to, or being a Siamese twin
- another word for Thai
Word Origin and History for siamese
Siamese
"of or pertaining to Siam," 1690s; see Siam + -ese. Also from 1690s as a noun meaning "native of Siam." the original Siamese twins (exhibited from 1829) were Chang and Eng (1814-1874), Thai-Chinese natives of Siam who settled in the U.S. Hence Siamesed (adj.) "joined in the manner of Siamese twins" (1830). Siamese cat is attested from 1871.