Abaya

//əˈbeɪ.jə// name, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Synonym of aba.

    "France will bar children in public schools from wearing the abaya, a loosefitting, full-length robe worn by some Muslim women, the government said this week."

  2. 2
    (Arabic) a loose black robe from head to toe; traditionally worn by Muslim women wordnet
Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A surname from Tagalog.

Synonyms

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aba

Example

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"An abaya is a traditional robe-like dress or coat made of thin flowing fabric such as chiffon or georgette, and is usually made in black."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Arabic عَبَايَة (ʕabāya). Compare aba. First attested in 1856.

Etymology 2

Borrowed from Tagalog Abaya.

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