burka

Meaning

Noun

• An Islamic garment that covers the whole body, which has a net screen covering the eyes so they cannot be seen, and is worn by women.
• A dress made from felt or karakul (the short curly fur of young lambs of the breed of that name), traditionally worn by men of the Caucasus region.

Origin

• From / , from Persian برقع, from Arabic بُرْقُع.
• From ; further etymology is disputed.