Category:Pajamas

Pa*ja"mas, n. pl. [hind. pa-jama, paejama, lit., leg closing.]

Defn: originally, in india, loose drawers or trousers, such as those Worn, tied about the waist, by mohammedan men and women; by Extension, a similar garment adopted among europeans, americans, Etc., for wear in the dressing room and during sleep; also, a suit Consisting of drawers and a loose upper garment for such wear.

Py*ja"mas, or, chiefly u. S., Pa*ja"mas, n. pl.

Defn: a garment, similar to the oriental pyjama (which see), adopted Among europeans, americans, and other occidentals, for wear in the Dressing room and during sleep; also, a suit of drawers and blouse For such wear.