Of a dull brownish yellow, or drab color; applied to cloth, originally to a stout brownish cotton cloth, used in making uniforms in the Anglo-Indian army
a khaki-colored cloth made usually of cotton or wool and used especially for military uniforms Light yellowish brown A garment made of khaki-colored (namely a light yellowish brown) cloth especially a military uniform [Usually used in plural]
Literally a color description given to yellow-brown, earth/dust tones or greenish tinged shades, the term khaki has also evolved to define a strong cloth made of cotton, worsted or linen yarns and man-made fiber blends Now ubiquitous in casual wear, khakis were first used in uniforms by British armies during the Crimean War in 1853 The term Khaki is often used interchangeably with Chino