jodhpurs
|jodh-purs|
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/ˈdʒɒd.pɚz/
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/ˈdʒɒd.pəz/
riding trousers
Etymology
Etymology Information
'jodhpurs' originates from the city of 'Jodhpur' in India, where the style of trousers was first popularized.
Historical Evolution
'jodhpurs' changed from the traditional Indian riding trousers to the modern English word 'jodhpurs'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the traditional Indian riding trousers, but over time it evolved into its current meaning of specialized riding trousers.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a type of trousers that are tight-fitting from the knee to the ankle, often worn for horse riding.
She wore jodhpurs and boots for her riding lesson.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/27 09:29