"khaki drill" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: khaki drills [plural]
Etymology: khaki (the colour) + drill (“cotton fabric”) Etymology templates: {{com|en|khaki|drill#Etymology_6|pos1=the colour|t2=cotton fabric}} khaki (the colour) + drill (“cotton fabric”) Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} khaki drill (countable and uncountable, plural khaki drills)
  1. A form of British military uniform made of cotton drill, often used in tropical service. Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Clothing, Military Synonyms: KD [initialism]

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