chador
/ˈtʃʌdɔr/
noun
- A large piece of cloth worn by some Muslim women, especially in Iran, that covers the head and body, leaving only the face visible.
- The chador is often made from lightweight fabric to be comfortable in hot weather.
- She wore a black chador when she went to the mosque.
- In many cities, women choose to wear a chador as a sign of modesty.