"pyjamies" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From pyjama + -ies Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|pyjama|ies}} pyjama + -ies Head templates: {{en-noun|p}} pyjamies pl (plural only)
  1. UK form of pajamies. Tags: UK, alt-of, plural, plural-only Alternative form of: pajamies
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