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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An inhabitant of the Himalayas.
2. 2
   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.

Adjective

1. 1
   Of or relating to the Himalayas. not-comparable
2. 2
   Huge, gigantic, enormously large. figuratively, not-comparable

Adjective

1. 1
   of or relating to the Himalayas wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

colorpoint persiancolourpoint persianhimalayan persianhimmyhimmy

Example

More examples

"The Abominable Snowman is a Himalayan monster."

Etymology

From Himalaya + -an.

Related phrases

Himalayan PersianHimalayan PlateauHimalayan balsamHimalayan black-lored titHimalayan blackberryHimalayan blue poppyHimalayan brown bearHimalayan catHimalayan cypressHimalayan field ratHimalayan griffon vultureHimalayan marmot

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