niqab

/ (nɪˈkɑːb) /

noun

Islam a type of veil worn by some Muslim women that is made of lightweight opaque fabric and leaves only the eyes uncovered

Nearby words

nipplewort, nippon, nipponese, nippur, nippy, niqab, nira, nirenberg, nirex, niridazole, nirmalin

Word Origin for niqab

C20: from Arabic

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Examples from the Web for niqab

This problem of anonymity is one of the prime reasons the niqab was banned in France and some other European countries.
Abu Dhabi Stabbing: Why Law Enforcement Hates The Niqab & Burqa|Christopher Dickey|December 3, 2014|DAILY BEAST
One occasionally spies women wearing the niqab with designer sunglasses over their eyes, especially in the blingy Emirates.
Abu Dhabi Stabbing: Why Law Enforcement Hates The Niqab & Burqa|Christopher Dickey|December 3, 2014|DAILY BEAST
When I decided to remove the niqab in 2002, I faced a bitter war with my family and society.
Saudi Activist Manal Al-Sharif on Why She Removed the Veil|Manal Al Sharif, Advancing Human Rights|October 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In the niqab case, the Supreme Court faced a painful problem.
The Canadian Supreme Court's Punt on the Niqab|David Frum|December 22, 2012|DAILY BEAST

My National Post column reflects on the Canadian Supreme Court's ambiguous ruling on the niqab.
The Canadian Supreme Court's Punt on the Niqab|David Frum|December 22, 2012|DAILY BEAST