HIJAB

hijab

(noun) the custom in some Islamic societies of women dressing modestly outside the home; “she observes the hijab and does not wear tight clothing”

hijab

(noun) a headscarf worn by Muslim women; conceals the hair and neck and usually has a face veil that covers the face

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

hijab (countable and uncountable, plural hijabs)

(uncountable, Islam) The practice, among Muslim women, of covering the body after the age of puberty in front of non-related adult males.

(countable) A traditional headscarf worn by Muslim women, covering the hair and neck.

Coordinate terms: niqab, sheila

Anagrams

• bhaji, hajib

Source: Wiktionary



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