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Meaning of the word jilbab in English

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jilbab

US /ˈdʒɪl.bæb/

UK /ˈdʒɪl.bæb/

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Noun

a long, loose outer garment worn by some Muslim women, covering the whole body except for the hands, feet, and face.

Example:

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She wore a black jilbab to the mosque.

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Many women in the region prefer to wear a jilbab for modesty.

Synonym:

abaya burqa niqab hijab

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