niqab

/nɪˈkɑːb/
noun
  1. A face veil worn by some Muslim women that covers the face except for the eyes.
    • Laws about wearing a niqab in public vary from country to country.
    • The niqab is often made of lightweight black fabric.
    • She chose to wear a niqab as part of her religious practice.
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