HIJAB

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does hijab mean? 

• HIJAB (noun)
  The noun HIJAB has 2 senses:

1. a headscarf worn by Muslim women; conceals the hair and neck and usually has a face veil that covers the face

2. the custom in some Islamic societies of women dressing modestly outside the home

  Familiarity information: HIJAB used as a noun is rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• HIJAB (noun)

Sense 1

Meaning:

A headscarf worn by Muslim women; conceals the hair and neck and usually has a face veil that covers the face

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Hypernyms ("hijab" is a kind of...):

headscarf (a kerchief worn over the head and tied under the chin)

Sense 2

Meaning:

The custom in some Islamic societies of women dressing modestly outside the home

Classified under:

Nouns denoting acts or actions

Context example:

she observes the hijab and does not wear tight clothing

Hypernyms ("hijab" is a kind of...):

custom; usage; usance (accepted or habitual practice)