Meaning of the word niqab in English

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niqab

US /nɪˈkɑːb/
UK /nɪˈkɑːb/
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Noun

a veil worn by some Muslim women in public, covering all of the face apart from the eyes.

Example:
She chose to wear a niqab as an expression of her faith.
The debate over the niqab in public spaces continues in some countries.