Hijab
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noun.
Any of several cloth head coverings worn by Muslim women.
noun.
The veiling of women in some Islamic societies, customarily practiced in order to maintain standards of modesty.
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noun.
The veil worn by women beyond the
age
of
puberty
in front of non-related
adult
males
.
noun.
The
hajib
headscarf
.
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noun.
the custom in some Islamic societies of women dressing modestly outside the home
noun.
a headscarf worn by Muslim women; conceals the hair and neck and usually has a face veil that covers the face
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custom
headscarf
usage
usance
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