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Meaning of hijab in English
Pronunciation
/hɪˈdʒɑb/
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Noun
hijab
Etymology
from Persian, from Arabic ḥajaba‘to veil’
Definitions
1.
a headscarf worn by Muslim women
Examples
« conceals the hair and neck and usually has a face veil that covers the face »
2.
the custom in some Islamic societies of women dressing modestly outside the home
Examples
« she observes the hijab and does not wear tight clothing »