khalat noun2 •A type of native gown worn in parts of Central Asia, historically awarded as a robe of honor.The khalat was held in place with a girdle; among the upper classes, the richness of the buckle gave a clue to the rank of the wearer. — 1966 •(Judaism, historical) A long, close-fitting coat with shawl collars and pockets, worn by Ashkenazi Jewish men in Eastern Europe until the early 20th century formskhalats