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English word origin

Etymology of Thai

Borrowed from Thai ไทย (tai). Doublet of Tai and Dai.

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Unnumbered source etymology

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noun

A person living in or coming from Thailand. · A domestic cat of a particular breed descended from cats of Thailand and somewhat resembling a Siamese. · Thai cuisine; traditional Thai food.

adj

Of or pertaining to Thailand.

name

The main language spoken in Thailand (closely related to Lao).

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Borrowed from Thai ไทย (tai). Doublet of Tai and Dai.

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