jodhpur
UK[ˈdʒɒdpə]US[ˈdʒɑːdpər]
n
a type of ankle-length boot, originally worn for riding, that fits closely from the knee to the ankle and then has a flared cuff at the top.
n
(jodhpurs) a pair of full-length trousers, worn for riding, that are close-fitting from the knee to the ankle.
Etymology
the word 'jodhpur' is an eponym derived from jodhpur, a city in the rajasthan state of northwestern india. in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, british colonial officers and cavalrymen stationed in india adopted and adapted the style of trousers worn by local riders. these practical, close-fitting trousers from the knee down were named after the city from which they were popularly sourced. the term was later applied to a complementary style of riding boot, cementing its place in the lexicon of equestrian and later general fashion.
Analysis
this is a toponym, a word borrowed from a place name. it is not composed of smaller, meaningful morphemes in english.
Examples
she paired her riding habit with a sturdy pair of leather jodhpurs.
the classic jodhpur boot is characterized by its strap and buckle closure around the ankle.
for his polo lesson, he dressed in breeches and jodhpurs.