"pyjama" meaning in English

See pyjama in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-pyjama.wav Forms: pajama [alternative]
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  1. (British) attributive form of pyjamas Tags: British, attributive, form-of Form of: pyjamas Derived forms: pyjama injunction, pyjama paralysis, pyjama party
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