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pajama

noun pa·ja·ma \pə-ˈjä-mə, -ˈja-\

Definition of PAJAMA

:  pajamas
— pa·ja·maed \-məd\ adjective
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Origin of PAJAMA

Hindi & Urdu pājāma, from Persian pā leg + jāma garment
First Known Use: 1883

Other Clothing Terms

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

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