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Noun: pajama  pu'jaa-mu or pu'ja-mu
  1. A pair of loose trousers tied by a drawstring around the waist; worn by men and women in some Asian countries
    - pyjama
     
  2. (usually plural) loose-fitting nightclothes worn for sleeping or lounging; have a jacket top and trousers
    - pyjama, pj's [informal], jammies [N. Amer, informal], jim-jams [Brit, informal]

Derived forms: pajamas

Type of: dacks [Austral, NZ], daks [Austral, NZ], nightclothes, nightwear, pair of trousers, pants [N. Amer], sleepwear, trousers

Encyclopedia: Pajama