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harem pants

–noun
women's pants usually made of soft fabric and having full legs gathered at the ankle.

Origin:
1950–55
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harem pants  
pl.n.  Loosely fitted women's trousers that are gathered at the ankle.

[From the association of harems with Turkey, the origin of this style of clothing.]
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