Word of the Day:
niqab
What It Means
A veil which covers the face (except for the eyes), worn by some Muslim women as a part of sartorial hijab.
Holonym: hijab
Niqab in Context
“Full face veils, known as the niqab, are banned in all French public spaces including public transport and parks, streets and administrative buildings.”
Did You Know?
Borrowed from Arabic نِقَاب (niqāb).
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