burqa
Britishnoun
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a long enveloping garment worn by Muslim women in public
Etymology
Origin of burqa
C19: from Arabic
Example Sentences
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Mohammad continued, explaining how his family lives in hiding, his wife concealing her identity with a burqa.
From Washington Times • Sep. 24, 2023
In one, a woman in a light-coloured burqa seems to float like a ghost through the black ruins.
From BBC • Sep. 22, 2023
They didn’t normally wear the burqa, but they said they sometimes do now when they go outside and want to remain anonymous and avoid harassment.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 10, 2023
A burqa is a piece of clothing that covers women from head to toe, leaving only a small opening for the eyes.
From NewsForKids.net • May 13, 2022
She was wearing a fashion burqa and didn’t even own the other kind.
From "Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World" by Malala Yousafzai
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