What does shalwar mean?
Shalwar means (in singular or plural) Loose trousers worn in some South Asian or Islamic countries, especially by women but also by men, especially with a kamees..
Shalwar
/ˈʃʌlwɑɹ/ · noun
Meaning
(in singular or plural) Loose trousers worn in some South Asian or Islamic countries, especially by women but also by men, especially with a kamees..
Example Sentences
How I longed to have him (my gardener, not my landlord) wear a great big turban, and shalwars, and an ankle bracelet.
Synonyms for shalwar
Antonyms for shalwar
Related Words
Word Forms
- shalwars
- salwar
- salvar
- shalvar
- shulwar
- shulwaur
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for shalwar?
Common synonyms include galligaskins, sherryvallies.
What is the opposite of shalwar?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use shalwar in a sentence?
How I longed to have him (my gardener, not my landlord) wear a great big turban, and shalwars, and an ankle bracelet.
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