The Clue
Language that gave us "pajamas" (5 letter answer)
The Answer
HINDI
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Notes
The answer HINDI is uncommon, appearing about once every 400 puzzles.
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Definition
HINDI as a noun:
1. the most widely spoken of modern Indic vernaculars; spoken mostly in the north of India; along with English it is the official language of India; usually written in Devanagari script
HINDI as an adjective:
1. (Hindu, Hindi, Hindoo) = of or relating to or supporting Hinduism; "the Hindu faith"