izar

[ ih-zahr ]

noun

1. a long, usually white cotton dress that covers the body completely, worn by women of North Africa and the Middle East.

Word History and Origins

Origin of izar¹

First recorded in 1830–40, izar is from the Arabic word izār

Example Sentences

Splendid he was, in his jewelled turban, golden belt, and dress of izar—the gold-embroidered cloth of Mosul.

From Project Gutenberg

Seating herself beside me, she raised her izar, and I beheld her black eyes.

From Project Gutenberg