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shalwar in Malay

seluar

/ˈʃʌlwɑɹ/

shalwar in Malay: seluar, salwar. In English, shalwar means loose trousers worn in some South Asian or Islamic countries, especially by women but also by men, especially with a kamees.

Malay words for shalwar

garment
seluar, salwar

English meaning of shalwar

  1. noun Loose trousers worn in some South Asian or Islamic countries, especially by women but also by men, especially with a kamees.

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Questions about shalwar in Malay

What is the meaning of shalwar in Malay?
Shalwar in Malay is seluar, salwar.
Apakah maksud shalwar dalam bahasa Melayu?
Shalwar: seluar, salwar.
What does shalwar mean in English?
Shalwar means loose trousers worn in some South Asian or Islamic countries, especially by women but also by men, especially with a kamees.

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