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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A more or less square piece of material worn over the head, typically by women, often to protect the hair, or for religious reasons.

   "As far as only the Quran itself is concerned, wearing a headscarf is neither required nor prohibited."

2. 2
   a kerchief worn over the head and tied under the chin wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

headsquaretudung

Example

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"Does your wife wear the Muslim headscarf?"

Etymology

From head + scarf.

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