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Siamese (adj.)

"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.

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Definitions of Siamese from WordNet
1
siamese (n.)
an inlet with two or more couplings to which a hose can be attached so that fire engines can pump water into the sprinkler system of a building;
Synonyms: siamese connection
2
Siamese (n.)
a branch of the Tai languages;
Synonyms: Thai / Central Thai
Siamese (n.)
a native or inhabitant of Thailand;
Synonyms: Thai / Tai
Siamese (n.)
a slender short-haired blue-eyed breed of cat having a pale coat with dark ears paws face and tail tip;
Synonyms: Siamese cat
3
Siamese (adj.)
of or relating to or characteristic of Thailand or its people;
Synonyms: Thai / Tai
Siamese (adj.)
of or relating to the languages of the Thai people;
Synonyms: Thai / Tai
Siamese (adj.)
of or relating to Thailand;
Synonyms: Thai / Tai
From wordnet.princeton.edu

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