暹羅

Etymology
(as recorded in the ), which was a combined name for two states in modern-day Thailand:


 * is derived from, referring to the kingdom of Siam, likely the ; and
 * , the (now called ).

The two kingdoms merged in the mid-14th century to become the, and the combined Chinese name 暹羅 remained in use to refer to subsequent Thai kingdoms.

Proper noun

 * 1)  Siam old name for Thailand

Usage notes
Still used by some ethnic Chinese in Thailand to refer to modern-day Thailand.

Etymology 2
, from.