chador

American  

[chuhd-er] / ˈtʃʌd ər /

Or chadar,

noun

1. the traditional garment of Muslim and Hindu women, consisting of a long, usually black or drab-colored cloth or veil that envelops the body from head to foot and covers all or part of the face.

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chador British  

/ ˈtʃʌdə /

noun

1. a variant spelling of chuddar

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Etymology

Origin of chador

1605–15; < Hindi < Persian chaddar, chādur veil, sheet

Example Sentences

A woman in chador sits on the pavement begging to be let into the smoking ruins of an apartment block, but men reason with her to stay put.

From BBC

The new arrivals are all from the Shia community and follow strict religious rules, with the women wearing the chador, a full-body cloak that covers everything but their faces.

From BBC

One of the most conservative types of hijab, the chador is a full-body cloak that is often accompanied by a smaller headscarf underneath.

From BBC

Her two daughters, ages 9 and 11, wear the chador, she added.

From Seattle Times

The woman is photographed from behind and the pattern of her chador, which completely covers her, seems to intertwine with the dense floral design of the rug.

From Reuters