Yashmak
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈjæʃ.mæk/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Yashmak is a noun meaning A veil worn by Muslim women to cover parts of the face when they are in public.
Meaning
A veil worn by Muslim women to cover parts of the face when they are in public.
Example Sentences
Through her gauzy yashmak I could see that she was smiling.
Mungo cannot make out her face, which is concealed behind a yashmak – the double horsehair veil worn by Muslim women in public – but he is immediately struck by her feet and hands.
Word Forms
- yashmaks
- yashmac
- yashmack
Synonyms for yashmak
Depending on context, synonyms include niqab, veil, hijab, purdah, scarf, yashmac.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include yashmac, yasmak, yashmack, niqab, khimar, niqaab.
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