shalwar
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- noun
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shalwar
- I bought a shalwar kameez in Delhi, but haven't yet worn it anywhere because I know I don't look Indian "enough" to wear it without possibly being accused of cultural appropriation or at least being questioned about it.
- shalwar kameez
- wearing a shalwar
- baggy shalwar
Examples
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The owner, a rich man from Lahore, sells high-end shalwar kameez as beach cover-ups.
Academic text (2012) -
Abbas had a religious man's beard and wore a traditional shalwar kameez tunic outfit.
Blog text (18) -
Villagers noticed his turban—boys here rarely don the headdress except on ceremonial occasions—and that his white shalwar kameez looked new.
Blog text (10) -
She wore a colorful shalwar that flowed gracefully around her ankles as she walked.
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The traditional shalwar paired with a kameez is a popular outfit among women in South Asia.
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He admired her stylish shalwar with intricate patterns as she danced at the festival.
Synonyms
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8.9
A pair of light, loose trousers that are tight at the ankles, worn by women in South Asia
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word shalwar comes from Persian shalvār and the same name is used in Urdu and Hindi across South and Central Asia. Think of it as the local word for 'pants' that are wide at the top and tight at the ankle, which is why modern shalwar are loose, light trousers often worn with a kameez.