khimar

khimar
noun
a headscarf worn by observant Muslim women that hangs down to just above the waist
Hypernyms: ↑headscarf

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khimar /kēˈmär/
noun
A piece of cloth worn by Muslim women to cover the head or face
ORIGIN: Ar

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