niqab

/ nɪˈkɑːb /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of niqab¹

C20: from Arabic

Example Sentences

This problem of anonymity is one of the prime reasons the niqab was banned in France and some other European countries.

From The Daily Beast

One occasionally spies women wearing the niqab with designer sunglasses over their eyes, especially in the blingy Emirates.

From The Daily Beast

When I decided to remove the niqab in 2002, I faced a bitter war with my family and society.

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Her beige niqab (a conservative Islamic headdress that shows only the eyes) was stained from hours of crying.

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In the niqab case, the Supreme Court faced a painful problem.

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