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.

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