OXFORD 9000
📚 noun • entry_id 1986

khaki

/xɑki/
Meanings (ES + gloss)
caqui
A dull, yellowish-brown colour, the colour of dust.
But being the right shade of khaki or shit-brown is not enough.
When you've shouted "Rule Britannia", when you've sung "God Save The Queen", When you've finished killing Kruger with your mouth; Will you kindly drop a shilling in my little tambo…
caqui
A strong cloth of wool or cotton, often used for military or other uniforms.