HIJAB


Meaning of HIJAB in English

[ 'hidʒab ]

■ noun a head covering worn in public by some Muslim women.

↘the religious code which governs the wearing of such clothing.

Origin

Pers., from Arab. ḥajaba 'to veil'.

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