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turbans

  • plural
    of turban.
    turban
    noun
    a man's headdress worn chiefly by Muslims in southern Asia, consisting of a long cloth of silk, linen, cotton, etc., wound either about a cap or directly around the head.

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The latter wore turbans and robes and spoke Arabic.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 31, 2026

Their turbans and beards are important symbols of their faith and culture.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 12, 2025

And, even without recognition, their envoys - in signature traditional turbans and tunics - are among the world's most frequent flyers, jetting to meetings in many capitals.

From BBC Aug. 13, 2023

“I want other Sikhs to know that their turbans, beards and other articles of faith don’t have to be an obstacle to any career, including one like mine,” he said.

From Washington Times Aug. 11, 2023

They were both dressed in their turbans and capes.

From "Case of the Sneaky Snowman: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #5" by Carolyn Keene