burqa

/ˈbɜrkə/
noun
  1. A loose outer garment worn by some Muslim women that covers the entire body and face, with a mesh screen over the eyes.
    • She chose to wear a burqa as an expression of her faith.
    • The woman wore a blue burqa in the marketplace.
    • Some countries have laws about wearing a burqa in public.
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