hijab

hi·jab  (h-jäb)

n.

1. The headscarf worn by Muslim women, sometimes including a veil that covers the face except for the eyes.

2. The institution of protection of women in some Islamic societies through veiling or seclusion.

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[Arabic ijb, curtain, veil, from ajaba, to cover; see gb in Semitic roots.]

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	hijab - a headscarf worn by Muslim women; conceals the hair and neck and usually has a face veil that covers the face headscarf - a kerchief worn over the head and tied under the chin
	2.	hijab - the custom in some Islamic societies of women dressing modestly outside the home; "she observes the hijab and does not wear tight clothing" custom, usage, usance - accepted or habitual practice