shalwar
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shal·war
(shäl′vär′)n.
Variant of salwar.
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shalwar
(ˈʃælwɑː)n
(Clothing & Fashion) a pair of loose-fitting trousers tapering to a narrow fit around the ankles, worn in the Indian subcontinent, often with a kameez
[from Urdu and Persianshalwār]
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Noun | 1. | shalwar - a pair of light loose trousers with a tight fit around the ankles; worn by women from the Indian subcontinent (usually with a kameez) |
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