Burka
Burka noun - A loose garment (usually with veiled holes for the eyes) worn by Muslim women especially in India and Pakistan.
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Shawl
Shawl noun - Cloak consisting of an oblong piece of cloth used to cover the head and shoulders.
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Nearby Word: shawled
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Shawl and Burka. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 29, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/burka/shawl
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