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niqab

noun

  1. Cloth that covers the face as a part of sartorial hijab
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Pronunciation: /nɪˈkɑːb/ / /nɪˈkæb/

noun

Etymology: Etymology tree Arabic نِقَاب (niqāb)bor. English niqab Borrowed from Arabic نِقَاب (niqāb).

  1. A veil which covers the face (except for the eyes), worn by some Muslim women as a part of sartorial hijab.

    “Holonym: hijab”

    “Full face veils, known as the niqab, are banned in all French public spaces including public transport and parks, streets and administrative buildings.”