Word Study
chino
CIDE DICTIONARY
chino, n.
a coarse, tough, twilled cotton fabric used for uniforms or sports clothes. [WordNet 1.5]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
chino, n. US (pl. -os)
1 a cotton twill fabric, usu. khaki-coloured.
2 (in pl.) a garment, esp. trousers, made from this.
1 a cotton twill fabric, usu. khaki-coloured.
2 (in pl.) a garment, esp. trousers, made from this.
Etymology
Amer. Sp., = toasted
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