kaffiyah
/kəˈfiːjə/
noun
- A traditional Middle Eastern headdress made of a square cloth, usually folded and worn by men, often held in place with a cord.
- She bought a red-and-white kaffiyah as a souvenir from her trip to Jordan.
- The farmer wore a white kaffiyah to protect his head from the desert sun.
- In many countries, the kaffiyah is a symbol of cultural identity.
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