Hijab and Scarf

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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Synonyms for Hijab

Scarf and hijab are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Scarf" instead a noun "Hijab".

Scarf

Scarf noun - A garment worn around the head or neck or shoulders for warmth or decoration.
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Synonyms for Scarf

Hijab and scarf are semantically related. You can use "Hijab" instead a noun "Scarf".

Nearby Word: scarfed

Both words in one sentence

  • Wearing a Flag on Your Head Saba Ahmed, president and founder of the Republican Muslim Coalition, wore a hijab fashioned from an American flag scarf while on Fox News in November 2015.
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