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单词 salwar
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Definition of salwar in English:

salwar

(also shalwar)
nounsʌlˈwɑːˌsəlˈwär
  • A pair of light, loose, pleated trousers, usually tapering to a tight fit around the ankles, worn by women from South Asia typically with a kameez (the two together being a salwar kameez).

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The standard clothing of men all over Pakistan is the salwar, loose baggy trousers, and kurta, a long shirtlike tunic.
    • Younger Muslim girls may favor the combination of salwar (loose trousers) and kamiz (tunic).
    • Nowadays, fashion conscious Asian men are adopting long flowing robes, jackets and dhotis or baggy kameezs and salwars, with a shawl thrown over the shoulder.
    • Women wear the salwar (baggy pants drawn in at the ankles) and kamiz, along with the dupatta (scarf).
    • For convenience and ease of use, most modern women opt for churidars and salwars, with matching dupattas to give them the stylish look.

Origin

From Persian and Urdu šalwār.

 
 

Definition of salwar in US English:

salwar

(also shalwar)
nounˌsəlˈwär
  • A pair of light, loose, pleated trousers tapering to a tight fit around the ankles, worn by women from South Asia, typically with a kameez.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Younger Muslim girls may favor the combination of salwar (loose trousers) and kamiz (tunic).
    • Women wear the salwar (baggy pants drawn in at the ankles) and kamiz, along with the dupatta (scarf).
    • Nowadays, fashion conscious Asian men are adopting long flowing robes, jackets and dhotis or baggy kameezs and salwars, with a shawl thrown over the shoulder.
    • The standard clothing of men all over Pakistan is the salwar, loose baggy trousers, and kurta, a long shirtlike tunic.
    • For convenience and ease of use, most modern women opt for churidars and salwars, with matching dupattas to give them the stylish look.

Origin

From Persian and Urdu šalwār.

 
 
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