khao manee

Questions

What does khao manee mean?

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

Where does khao manee come from?

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

How to pronounce khao manee

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