#20: Pajamas β€” Indian Leg-Garments Became British Sleepwear

The Why of Words

The Why of Words
#20: Pajamas β€” Indian Leg-Garments Became British Sleepwear
May 01, 2026 Season 1 Episode 20
Discover the surprising origin of the word 'pajamas'β€”it actually comes from India, derived from Urdu and Persian *paijama*, meaning 'leg-garment.' Explore how British colonizers encountered this comfortable clothing and gave it a name that stuck with us today.

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