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hijab

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Pronunciation: US /hɪˈdʒɑːb/

hijab means: A scarf worn by some Muslim women to cover their hair and neck.

noun

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A scarf worn by some Muslim women to cover their hair and neck.

  • She wears a blue hijab.
  • The shop sells hijabs in many colors.
  • She adjusted her hijab before leaving the house.

Similar words: headscarf

Common phrases: wear a hijab, silk hijab, colorful hijab

Questions about hijab

What does hijab mean?

A scarf worn by some Muslim women to cover their hair and neck.

What is hijab in other languages?

Türkçe: başörtüsü · Español: hiyab · Français: hijab · Deutsch: Hidschab · Italiano: hijab · 日本語: ヒジャブ

How do you pronounce hijab?

It is pronounced /hɪˈdʒɑːb/.

How do you use hijab in a sentence?

She wears a blue hijab. The shop sells hijabs in many colors.

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