 hijab |
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| 1. | [ noun ] (clothing) a headscarf worn by Muslim women; conceals the hair and neck and usually has a face veil that covers the face | |
| Related terms: | headscarf | |
| 2. | [ noun ] the custom in some Islamic societies of women dressing modestly outside the home | |
| Examples: | "she observes the hijab and does not wear tight clothing" |
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| Related terms: | custom | |
| Similar spelling: |
Higby Higbee highboy |
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