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Princeton's WordNet

  1. pajama, pyjamanoun

    a pair of loose trousers tied by a drawstring around the waist; worn by men and women in some Asian countries

  2. pajama, pyjama, pj's, jammiesnoun

    (usually plural) loose-fitting nightclothes worn for sleeping or lounging; have a jacket top and trousers

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  1. pyjama

    Pajamas (US) or pyjamas (Commonwealth) (), sometimes colloquially shortened to PJs, jammies, jim-jams, or in South Asia night suits, are several related types of clothing worn as nightwear or while lounging or performing remote work from home. Pajamas are soft garments derived from the Indian and Persian bottom-wear, the pyjamas. They originated in the Indian subcontinent and were adopted in the Western world as nightwear.

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  1. pyjama

    A pyjama is a type of loose-fitting clothing typically worn for sleeping or lounging. They often consist of a pair of trousers and a shirt, made out of soft materials such as cotton or silk, for comfort. Pyjamas can come in a variety of styles, colors, and patterns. Some may also include additional items like a matching robe. The term "pyjama" is derived from the Hindi word "pāy-jāmah", meaning "leg garment."

Webster Dictionary

  1. Pyjamanoun

    in India and Persia, thin loose trowsers or drawers; in Europe and America, drawers worn at night, or a kind of nightdress with legs

  2. Etymology: [Hind. pe-jma, literally, leg clothing.]

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of pyjama in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of pyjama in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

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