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Hijab

/hɪˈdʒæb/

The practice, among Muslim women, of covering the body after the age of puberty in front of non-related adult males.

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noun
  1. 1

    The practice, among Muslim women, of covering the body after the age of puberty in front of non-related adult males.

  2. 2

    A traditional headscarf worn by Muslim women, covering the hair and neck.

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