2syllables
khaki
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khaki is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, khaki is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofkhaki
1noun
- A dull, yellowish-brown colour, the colour of dust.
- Khaki green, a dull green colour.
- A strong cloth of wool or cotton, often used for military or other uniforms.
- A soldier wearing a khaki uniform.
- A British person (from the colour of the uniform of British troops, originally in the Second Boer War; compare rooinek). (In this sense the plural generally is khakies.)
- Khaki clothing or uniform, commonly in the plural.
Example: "he was dressed in khaki, he was wearing his khakies"
1adjective
- Dust-coloured; of the colour of dust.
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