chinos
noun/ˈtʃiːnəʊz/
/ˈtʃiːnəʊz/
[plural]- informal trousers made from strong cotton
- a pair of chinos
Word Origin1940s: from Latin American Spanish, literally ‘toasted’ (referring to the typical colour).Want to learn more?
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