salwar

/ˌsʌlˈwɑr/
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Other forms: salwars

Definitions of salwar
  1. noun
    a pair of light loose trousers with a tight fit around the ankles; worn by women from the Indian subcontinent (usually with a kameez)
    synonyms: shalwar
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    type of:
    pant, trouser
    (usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately
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