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keffiyeh

British

/ kɛˈfiːjə /

noun

a cotton headdress worn by Arabs

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Etymology

Origin of keffiyeh

C19: from Arabic, perhaps from Late Latin cofea _coif

Example Sentences

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Pictures of the three women dressed in clothing in the colours of the Palestinian flag and keffiyeh scarves for their court appearances went viral online.

From BBC • Oct. 21, 2025

Ramsey told The Times he believed Marlan-Librett began following him because he was wearing a keffiyeh scarf.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 28, 2025

After police arrived, Mr Kalin said the suspect confessed to the shooting and "pulled out a red keffiyeh".

From BBC • May 22, 2025

The Baltimore native is Jewish, but has been wearing a keffiyeh scarf to the protests.

From Seattle Times • May 2, 2024

There’s no mistaking that wild frizz of hair, tied back with a bright beaded keffiyeh.

From "Without Refuge" by Jane Mitchell

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