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PYJAMA
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
(usually plural) loose-fitting nightclothes worn for sleeping or lounging; have a jacket top and trousers
Synonyms:
Classified under:
Nouns denoting man-made objects
Hypernyms ("pyjama" is a kind of...):
nightclothes; nightwear; sleepwear (garments designed to be worn in bed)
Domain usage:
plural; plural form (the form of a word that is used to denote more than one)
Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "pyjama"):
sleeper (pajamas with feet; worn by children)
Sense 2
Meaning:
A pair of loose trousers tied by a drawstring around the waist; worn by men and women in some Asian countries
Synonyms:
pajama; pyjama
Classified under:
Nouns denoting man-made objects
Hypernyms ("pyjama" is a kind of...):
pair of trousers; pant; trousers ((usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately)