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This is a general case but not true universally. When one trait is most vital or under debate it will go first , and when another is key to the identity of the object generally, it goes next to it. Although potato is not often included when describing French fries, it will preceed the adjective French on account of the vital nature of the French cut to the fries, and the material less important although assumed to be potato. For the prior, an orange big cat is easier to distinguish from any bug cat than a big orange cat, and if one asks for a round wheel, you may specify a rubber round wheel to ask if that is what they want.