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Headscarf

/ˈhɛdˌskɑɹf/ · noun

Meaning

A more or less square piece of material worn over the head, typically by women, often to protect the hair, or for religious reasons..

Example Sentences

As far as only the Quran itself is concerned, wearing a headscarf is neither required nor prohibited.
But as Ms. Eran adjusted her resplendent costume, two young women wearing traditional headscarfs walked across the plaza nearby.
The headscarf is a perfect tool to block the nonmoderns from participating in the class privileges that the modern state represents.
By the early 1980s, Gucci was overlicensed, with its logo on every product imaginable from headscarves to key rings to lighters.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does headscarf mean?

Headscarf means A more or less square piece of material worn over the head, typically by women, often to protect the hair, or for religious reasons..

What is a synonym for headscarf?

Common synonyms include headsquare, tudung.

What is the opposite of headscarf?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use headscarf in a sentence?

As far as only the Quran itself is concerned, wearing a headscarf is neither required nor prohibited.

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