Where does “kaki” come from?
kaki (French) comes from French khaki, from English khaki, from Hindi ख़ाकी, from Urdu خاکی, from Persian خاکی — khaki; earthy; soily.
kaki (French): persimmon, Sharon fruit; a persimmon tree; the...
Definitions
- persimmon, Sharon fruit; a persimmon tree; the...
Ancestry of “kaki”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | French | khaki | Alternative spelling of kaki |
| 2 | English | khaki | A dull, yellowish-brown colour, the colour of... |
| 3 | Hindi | ख़ाकी | earthy; khaki |
| 4 | Urdu | خاکی | khaki; earthy |
| 5 | Persian | خاکی | khaki; earthy; soily |
Words derived from “kaki”