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niqab in Persian

نقاب neqâb

/nɪˈkɑːb/

niqab in Persian: نقاب (neqâb), روبنده (rubande). In English, niqab means a veil which covers the face (except for the eyes), worn by some Muslim women as a part of sartorial hijab.

Persian words for niqab

veil which covers the face
نقاب neqâb, روبنده rubande

English meaning of niqab

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

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Questions about niqab in Persian

What is the meaning of niqab in Persian?
Niqab in Persian is نقاب (neqâb), روبنده (rubande).
معنی niqab چیست؟
Niqab: نقاب (neqâb), روبنده (rubande).
What does niqab mean in English?
Niqab means a veil which covers the face (except for the eyes), worn by some Muslim women as a part of sartorial hijab.

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