Pyjama Definition & Meaning

pyjama
noun
  1. a pair of loose trousers tied by a drawstring around the waist; worn by men and women in some Asian countries
  2. (usually plural) loose-fitting nightclothes worn for sleeping or lounging; have a jacket top and trousers

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