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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A traditional Islamic headcovering worn by some Muslim women to observe sartorial hijab; typically wrapped and pinned, and sometimes worn as a partial niqab (veil for the face).

Proper Noun

1. 1
   A female given name.

Synonyms

All synonyms

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Etymology

From Arabic شَيْلَاء (šaylāʔ).

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