hijab meaning

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hijab (noun): a headscarf worn by Muslim women; conceals the hair and neck and usually has a face veil that covers the face.

hijab has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

hijab as a noun

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

    Type of: headscarf

  2. the custom in some Islamic societies of women dressing modestly outside the home
    • she observes the hijab and does not wear tight clothing

    Type of: custom

Scrabble score: 17 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with HI · words ending in AB · 5-letter words

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