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HIJAB
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
The custom in some Islamic societies of women dressing modestly outside the home
Example:
she observes the hijab and does not wear tight clothing
Classified under:
Nouns denoting acts or actions
Hypernyms ("hijab" is a kind of...):
custom; usage; usance (accepted or habitual practice)
Sense 2
Meaning:
A headscarf worn by Muslim women; conceals the hair and neck and usually has a face veil that covers the face
Classified under:
Nouns denoting man-made objects
Hypernyms ("hijab" is a kind of...):
headscarf (a kerchief worn over the head and tied under the chin)
