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pyjamas

Pronunciation: /pəˈdʒɑːməz/

(US pajamas)
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Definition of pyjamas

noun

  • a loose-fitting jacket and trousers for sleeping in:a pair of pyjamas (as modifier pyjama)pyjama trousers
  • a pair of loose trousers tied by a drawstring around the waist, worn by both sexes in some Asian countries.

Derivatives

pyjamaed

(US pajamaed) adjective

Origin:

early 19th century: from Urdu and Persian, from pāy 'leg' + jāma 'clothing'

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