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

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

From Salon

The movie opens at a costume party where Leila sports a niqab over a pink bikini, her cultural contradictions on brazen display.

From New York Times

Look at all these new characters we can create, her work seems to say, as she presents a punk band manager who vapes underneath a pleather niqab.

From New York Times

Khloe again faced backlash for cultural appropriation when she posted a selfie wearing a niqab - a religious covering - while on holiday.

From BBC