Meaning & use
khaki
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A dull yellowish-brown color, or a sturdy cotton fabric of that color often used for uniforms and casual trousers.
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The soldiers wore khaki uniforms suited for the desert terrain.
He paired a blue blazer with a pair of khaki pants.
A note on using this word
Can function as both a noun for the color or fabric and an adjective describing something that color, such as 'khaki shorts.'
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tanbeige
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