jilbab

Meaning

Noun

  • A long, loose-fitting coat or similar garment worn by some Muslim women to fulfil hijab.

Origin

  • Borrowed from Arabic جِلْبَاب, from Ge'ez ግልባብ, from ገልበበ.

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