Burqa
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈbɜː.kə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Burqa is a noun meaning (loosely) Another kind of garment worn by Muslim women (of any denomination) to observe sartorial hijab:.
Meaning
(loosely) Another kind of garment worn by Muslim women (of any denomination) to observe sartorial hijab:.
More Meanings
- (strictly) An enveloping Central Asian garment which covers the whole body, incorporating a netted screen to cover the eyes, chiefly worn by women in fundamentalist denominations of Islam to observe sartorial hijab (the practice of wearing concealing clothing in front of adult men after the age of puberty).
Example Sentences
He fished a sky blue burqa from the bag. The yards of pleated cloth spilled over his knees when he lifted it.
Word Forms
- burqas
- burka
- burkha
- burqua
Synonyms for burqa
Depending on context, synonyms include paranja, chadri.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include burkha, veil, burka, burkas, niqab, headscarf.
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