pajamas

1. Originally, in India, loose drawers or trousers, such as those worn, tied about the waist, by Mohammedan men and women; by extension, a similar garment adopted among Europeans, Americans, etc., for wear in the dressing room and during sleep; also, a suit consisting of drawers and a loose upper garment for such wear. A garment, similar to the Oriental pyjama (which see), adopted among Europeans, Americans, and other Occidentals, for wear in the dressing room and during sleep; also, a suit of drawers and blouse for such wear. Source: webster

2. Originally, in India, loose drawers or trousers, such as thoseworn, tied about the waist, by Mohammedan men and women; byextension, a similar garment adopted among Europeans, Americans,etc., for wear in the dressing room and during sleep; also, a suitconsisting of drawers and a loose upper garment for such wear. Source: adambom

3. n:100 n a pair of loose trousers tied by a drawstring around the waist; worn by men and women in some Asian countries n (usually plural) loose-fitting">loose-fitting nightclothes worn for sleeping or lounging; have a jacket top and trousers Source: ecdict

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