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shawl in Persian

شال šâl

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shawl in Persian: شال (šâl). In English, shawl means a square or rectangular piece of cloth worn as a covering for the head, neck, and shoulders, typically by women.

Persian words for shawl

a square piece of cloth worn as a covering for the head, neck, and shoulders
شال šâl

English meaning of shawl

  1. noun A square or rectangular piece of cloth worn as a covering for the head, neck, and shoulders, typically by women.
  2. noun A fold of wrinkled flesh under the lips and neck of a bloodhound, used in scenting.
  3. verb To wrap in a shawl.

Full definition of shawl

shawl in a sentence

  • She wears her shawl when it's cold outside.

shawl in other languages

Questions about shawl in Persian

What is the meaning of shawl in Persian?
Shawl in Persian is شال (šâl).
معنی shawl چیست؟
Shawl: شال (šâl).
What does shawl mean in English?
Shawl means a square or rectangular piece of cloth worn as a covering for the head, neck, and shoulders, typically by women.

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