burqa
burqa
Definition
burqa (bʉr′kə)
noun
a long, loose outer garment that covers the entire body with only a small opening for the eyes, worn outside the home by women in some Muslim countries
Etymology: < Urdu burḳaʿ < Ar burḳuʿ
burqa
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- wear: I had to wear a burqa, a long dress which covered my body from head to toe.
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