burqa
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of burqa
C19: from Arabic
Example Sentences
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What looks like an official signpost leads me to the settler outpost of Oz Zion in an olive grove on a hilltop above Burqa.
From BBC • Aug. 28, 2023
"Whatever happened at Burqa, it joins a slew of events that beset our security forces with having to pursue, rather than protect, Israelis."
From Reuters • Aug. 6, 2023
Earlier this month, he caused a firestorm when he lashed out against settlers who vandalized graves in the Palestinian West Bank village of Burqa.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 20, 2022
According to the official Palestinian news agency, Wafa, at least three men from the northern village of Burqa were arrested in overnight raids.
From Washington Times • Dec. 17, 2021
The Boris Burqa Brawl quickly ensued on social media.
From Washington Post • Aug. 9, 2018
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