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hijab

noun

the custom in some Islamic societies of women dressing modestly outside the home

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Word Facts

Word length
5
Starts with
H
Ends with
B
Contains
IJA
Scrabble score
17
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

How it sounds

Pronunciation

hɪˈdʒɑːb

Meaning

Definitions

noun

  1. the custom in some Islamic societies of women dressing modestly outside the home

    “she observes the hijab and does not wear tight clothing”

noun

  1. a headscarf worn by Muslim women; conceals the hair and neck and usually has a face veil that covers the face

In context

Example Sentences

she observes the hijab and does not wear tight clothing
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