Khaki
BeginnerDefinition
A light brownish-yellow color, or fabric of that color typically made from cotton or wool. Historically associated with military uniforms, workwear, and casual clothing.
Example Usage
He wore khaki pants and a button-down shirt to the casual office meeting.
Origin
From Urdu and Persian 'khākī,' meaning 'dust-colored,' introduced to British military uniforms in India during the 19th century.
Fun Fact
The British Army adopted khaki uniforms in India because traditional red coats made soldiers obvious targets in colonial conflicts.
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