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How to pronounce shalwar in English?

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Synonyms salwar
Type of pair of trousers, pant, trousers

Examples of shalwar

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I put on a shalwar kameez and a head scarf in Morocco for a trip to the bazaar.
From the themuslimweekly.com
Shalwar are gathered at the waist and held up by a drawstring or an elastic band.
From the en.wikipedia.org
He wore traditional Afghan clothing, a turban and a formal shalwar khameez shirt.
From the sacbee.com
At the screening, Daria wore a blazer over his traditional garb, a shalwar kameez.
From the stltoday.com
Women wear traditional saris and the loose trousers and tunic known as shalwar kameez.
From the orlandosentinel.com
She was fascinated by the gentle, bearded Englishman, comfortable in his shalwar kameez.
From the guardian.co.uk
Among the villagers use of mazari cloth is common for qamiz and shalwar.
From the en.wikipedia.org
Shalwar Qameez is the dress commonly worn, both by men and Kashmiru, etc.
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The shalwar kameez is the most popular traditional dress for females.
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More examples
  • Salwar: a pair of light loose trousers with a tight fit around the ankles; worn by women from the Indian subcontinent (usually with a kameez)
  • Shalwar kameez, also spelled salwar kameez or shalwar qameez, is a traditional outfit originating in South Asia. It is a generic term used to describe different styles of dress. The shalwar kameez can be worn by both men and women, but styles differ by gender. The shalwar (pantaloons/drawers) and the kameez (body shirt) are two garments combined to form the shalwar kameez.
  • Baggy trousers gathered at the waist with a drawstring and tapered at the ankles.
  • Traditional baggy pants, worn by both men and women