niqab

plural niqabs · alternative nikab · alternative niqaab · alternative niqāb

1. A veil which covers the face (except for the eyes), worn by some Muslim women as a part of sartorial hijab.

   Holonym: hijab

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   Full face veils, known as the niqab, are banned in all French public spaces including public transport and parks, streets and administrative buildings.

   2022 June 21, Joseph Ataman and Tara Subramaniam, “French court confirms ban on ‘burkinis’ in city’s swimming pools”, in CNN

   Synonyms: yashmak