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khalat

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A type of native gown worn in parts of Central Asia, historically awarded as a robe of honor.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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noun

Meaning 2

A long, close-fitting coat with shawl collars and pockets, worn by Ashkenazi Jewish men in Eastern Europe until the early 20th century

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Judaism, historical

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History

Etymology

Borrowed from Classical Persian خِلْعَت (xil'at).

Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Azerbaijani: xalat — type of native gown worn in parts of Central Asia
  • Russian: хала́т (xalát) — type of native gown worn in parts of Central Asia
  • Turkmen: halat — type of native gown worn in parts of Central Asia
  • Polish: chałat — Ashkenazi Jewish coat
  • Polish: łapserdak — Ashkenazi Jewish coat