niqab

/ nɪˈkɑːb /

noun

1. Islam a type of veil worn by some Muslim women that is made of lightweight opaque fabric and leaves only the eyes uncovered

Word History and Origins

Origin of niqab¹

C20: from Arabic

Example Sentences

Women caught wearing the niqab, which covers the whole face expect for the eyes, also face jail or a fine.

From BBC

The state initially introduced the niqab ban in 2013, citing security risks, but it was rarely enforced.

From BBC

Many women there wear the niqab and Mr Wasame said the garment had increased in popularity recently.

From BBC

There are also several scenes that show the daughters talking about the hajib and niqab.

From Salon

When Leila, the central character in the new comedy-drama “The Persian Version,” sashays across the Brooklyn Bridge and into a Halloween party carrying a surfboard and wearing a burkini — niqab on top, bikini on the bottom — while Wet Leg’s cheeky anthem “Chaise Longue” plays, it’s clear that what’s to come will be a boundary-pushing take on straddling cultures that are at odds in the real world.

From New York Times