Meaning & use
Siamese
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Joined or connected in pairs, as in conjoined twins or a matched pair of fittings.
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The fire truck's hose connected to a siamese fitting that split the water flow in two directions.
Their Siamese cat has striking blue eyes and a cream-colored coat.
A note on using this word
Derived from 'Siam,' the historical name for Thailand; the cat breed and the term 'Siamese twins' both trace back to this origin, and the word is usually capitalized.
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2. noun
A breed of domestic cat with a slender body, blue eyes, and a pale coat with darker points on the face, ears, paws, and tail.
The Siamese darted across the room the moment the door opened.
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