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Princeton's WordNet
salwar, shalwarnoun
a pair of light loose trousers with a tight fit around the ankles; worn by women from the Indian subcontinent (usually with a kameez)
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shalwarnoun
loose trousers worn in some South Asian or Islamic countries, especially by women
Etymology: From śalvār, from šalvâr.
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shalwar
Salwar or Shalwar is cloth worn from the waist to the ankles, covering both legs separately. It is the lower-garment of the Shalwar kameez suit which is widely-worn in South Asia. It is known for its lively hues, rich fabrics, and embroidery. It is also the national dress of Pakistan, and since the later 1960s with the salwar being used in government offices in Pakistan. The outfit has been a part of Punjabi tradition for centuries. Salwar can be distinguished to the Punjabi suthan which is shorter than the salwar. Salwar originated in Central Asia and its use spread to South Asia.
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shalwar
Shalwar is a traditional loose-fitting pant worn by both men and women in South Asia, particularly in India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. It is typically paired with a long tunic known as a kameez, and together, they form the outfit known as "shalwar kameez." It is wide at the waist and tapers down the leg, gathered at the ankle. The fit, style, and embellishments may vary based on regional traditions and personal preference.
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sharwal
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of shalwar in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of shalwar in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
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- سروالArabic
- şalvarAzerbaijani
- шарава́рыBelarusian
- шалва́риBulgarian
- সালোয়ারBengali
- σαράβαρα, σαράβαλλαGreek
- ShalwarSpanish
- شلوارPersian
- haaremihousutFinnish
- शलवार, सलवारHindi
- salaváriHungarian
- շալվարArmenian
- salwarIndonesian
- შარვალიGeorgian
- шалбарKazakh
- šarovaraiLithuanian
- seluar, salwarMalay
- салбарOssetian, Ossetic
- szarawaryPolish
- shalwarPortuguese
- шарова́рыRussian
- шалваре, šalvareSerbo-Croatian
- surualiSwahili
- шалворTajik
- jalbarTurkmen
- şelvar, şalvarTurkish
- чалбарTatar
- шарова́риUkrainian
- سلوار, شلوارUrdu
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