In which country did pajamas originate?

Correct answer: India

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What people think about it: 17 Comments
Player Jayro
Player Jayro
😜 Pajamas are now very popular Wal-mart wear.
Player #7850667
Player #7850667
I dislike people who wear pajamas in public.
DSDA
DSDA
I have never before seen the word spelled as "pajamas", always as "pyjamas". Must be Americans mucking around.
penawareof
penawareof
Player Jayro, Don't you know it. That's all they wear in the community where I live.
Uninitialized
Uninitialized
pyjamas I think are the correct spelling
Noah Legroom
Noah Legroom
I knew the answer from The Big Bang Theory television program.
LamentConfig
LamentConfig
Who knew I wanted to learn the history of pajamas today lol
arohanui
arohanui
DSDA, no, it is Hindi for loose trousers. So pajama is the original spelling
Lash
Lash
cambridge gel, they certainly are! many people seem to think they're just fine to wear when out and about doing errands such as shopping, laundromat or even Dr's appointments.
Donna
Donna
I prefer to sleep in nightgowns but do keep pajamas to lounge in.
Donna
Donna
Player #7850667, don't we all dislike it.
Player #27131758
Player #27131758
DSDA, you know in Bengali "ward" this word write as uyard are they mucking around or just their accent?
Adnan khan
Adnan khan
the west has a different understanding of pyjamas according to their own fashion where originally it is a bottom wear under a traditional shirt ,kameez or kurta.
Player #22282360
Player #22282360
&women also wear pjs3
Player #25874027
Player #25874027
Uninitialized, The notes seem to indicate pai-Jamshedpur
* Seshati *
* Seshati *
Makes sense .. never knew frankly never really thought about it but now I know it certainly makes sense. I’m glad I know as it’s interesting finding more out about history & common customs, love it.
Player #3366575
Player #3366575
living in an insect-ridden environment, where it's warm, a loose fitting garment covering up would be wise for sleeping