Etymology

Khao Manee

Today it means: A cat of a rare breed originating in Thailand, pure white with a short, smooth, close-lying coat. Full definition →

Thai ขาว
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The story

  1. Thai · derived fromขาว“white”
  2. English todayKhao Manee

From Thai ขาว (kǎao, “white”) + มณี (má-nii, “gem”).

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