Burka and Shawl

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 and burka are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Shawl" instead a noun "Burka".

Shawl

Shawl noun - Cloak consisting of an oblong piece of cloth used to cover the head and shoulders.
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Synonyms for Shawl

Burka and shawl are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Burka" instead a noun "Shawl".

Nearby Word: shawled
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