Khao Manee

English

Etymology

From Thai ขาว (kǎao, “white”) + มณี (má-nii, “gem”).

Noun

Khao Manee (plural Khao Manees)

1. A cat of a rare breed originating in Thailand, pure white with a short, smooth, close-lying coat.

   Synonym: Khao Plort

Further reading

• Khao Manee on Wikipedia.Wikipedia