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pajamas

4 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. pajamas (noun plural)
  2. pajama (noun)
  3. pyjamas
  4. palazzo pants (noun plural)

pa·ja·mas

noun pl \-məz\

Definition of PAJAMAS

1
: loose lightweight trousers formerly much worn in the Near East
2
: a loose usually two-piece lightweight suit designed especially for sleeping or lounging —called also pj's

Origin of PAJAMAS

plural of pajama
First Known Use: 1800

Other Clothing Terms

babushka, brogue, bumbershoot, cravat, dishabille, furbelow, layette, raiment, spectator

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