Hijab and Veil

Hijab

Hijab noun - A headscarf worn by Muslim women; conceals the hair and neck and usually has a face veil that covers the face.
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Veil and hijab are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Veil" instead a noun "Hijab".

Veil

Veil noun - Something that covers or conceals like a piece of cloth.

Hijab and veil are semantically related. You can use "Hijab" instead a noun "Veil".

Nearby Words: veiled, veiling
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