adj
Himalayan
HIHM-uh-lay-uhn
adj
1
Relating to the Himalayas, the mountain range in Asia.
"The expedition tackled a remote Himalayan peak."
"Himalayan weather can change in minutes."
noun
1
A cat breed with the long coat of a Persian and the colour-pointed markings of a Siamese.
"Their Himalayan cat has striking blue eyes and a cream coat."
How to Use Himalayan
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo do with the Himalayas, or (as a noun) a fluffy cat breed named after the mountain range's exotic image.
Word Forms
Himalayans plural
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Etymology
From Himalaya + -an.