hijab

Definition of Hijab in English :

1. hijab

a headscarf worn by Muslim women; conceals the hair and neck and usually has a face veil that covers the face

2. hijab

the custom in some Islamic societies of women dressing modestly outside the home

Example Sentences:
'she observes the hijab and does not wear tight clothing'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Hijab

noun

a covering for the head and face, worn by Muslim women

1. Any of several cloth head coverings worn by Muslim women.

2. The veiling of women in some Islamic societies, customarily practiced in order to maintain standards of modesty.

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