himalayan
noun · adjective
Simple meaning
A domestic cat breed similar to the Persian breed, but with the colourpoint coat pattern of the Siamese.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
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IPA pronunciation (US)
hɪməˈleɪən
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
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noun
A domestic cat breed similar to (and, in some places, considered a variety of) the Persian breed, but with the colourpoint coat pattern of the Siamese.
An inhabitant of the Himalayas.
adjective
Of or relating to the Himalayas
figuratively
Huge, gigantic, enormously large.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C1 · Advanced (estimated)
- Frequency
- Uncommon
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This meaning: A domestic cat breed similar to (and, in some places, considered a variety of) the Persian breed, but with the colourpoint coat pattern of the Siamese.
Used this way, himalayan is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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Tall East Indian cedar having spreading branches with nodding tips.
Robust upright shrub of mountains of northern India having oblong-elliptic leaves and pale lilac or white malodorous flowers.
Asian herb (Himalayas).
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