siamese
word
Definition
Relating to Siam (now Thailand), especially used for a breed of cat with a pale body and dark points or for conjoined twins (Siamese twins).
Usage & Nuances
Most commonly used for 'Siamese cats' (a popular pet breed) or 'Siamese twins' (conjoined twins). 'Siamese' as an adjective is rare outside these usages. Always capitalized. The term 'Siamese twins' is outdated in medicine—'conjoined twins' is preferred.
Spanish: siamés - siamésa (gato) - siameses (gemelos siameses)Portuguese (BR): siamês - siamesa (gato) - gêmeos siamesesPortuguese (PT): siamês - siamesa (gato) - gémeos siamesesChinese (Simplified): 暹罗的 - 暹罗猫 - 连体双胞胎Chinese (Traditional): 暹羅的 - 暹羅貓 - 連體雙胞胎Hindi: सियामी - सियामी बिल्ली - संयोजित जुड़वाँArabic: سيامي - قطة سيامية - توائم سياميةBengali: সিয়ামি - সংযুক্ত (জোড়া) যমজRussian: сиамский - сиамские близнецыJapanese: シャム - シャム双生児Vietnamese: Xiêm - sinh đôi dính liềnKorean: 샴 - 샴 쌍둥이Turkish: Siyam - Siyam ikizleriUrdu: سیامی - جڑواں (جوڑے ہوئے) بچےIndonesian: Siam - kembar siam
Example Sentences
My friend has a Siamese cat.
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Siamese twins are rare.
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A Siamese cat has blue eyes.
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I can always recognize a Siamese by its pointed fur and loud meow.
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The documentary about Siamese twins was fascinating and touching.
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After adopting a Siamese, I realized how playful and vocal they are.
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