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hijab

/hɪˈd͡ʒɑːb/

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What does hijab mean?

noun

  1. A traditional headscarf worn by Muslim women, covering the hair and neck.
  2. The practice, among Muslim women, of covering the body after the age of puberty in front of non-related (non-family) adult males.

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IPA pronunciation

/hɪˈd͡ʒɑːb/

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Other dictionary pronunciations

/hɪˈd͡ʒæb/

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