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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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As galas go, Becket’s is a doozy, with guests sporting kippahs, turbans and zucchettos.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 29, 2026

The more devout Sikhs sport turbans and beards as symbols of their faith, which is neither Hindu nor Muslim.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 1, 2025

“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

There were also calls from the Sikh community in Canada for the ban on the wearing of turbans to be lifted.

From BBC Jul. 30, 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