What does hijab mean in crosswords?

hijab means: the custom in some Islamic societies of women dressing modestly outside the home

Which crossword clues can have hijab as the answer?

Possible clues for hijab include "Modest head covering".

Word entry · 5 letters

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"Modest head covering"

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5 lettersPronunciation /hɪˈd͡ʒɑːb/Part of speech nounSorted abhijStarts with HEnds with B1 cluesCommon crossword word

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

Borrowed from Arabic حِجَاب (ḥijāb, “veil”).

““When I’m dressed like this, they know,” says Lufta Islam, touching her hijab and long dress. ” ‘OK, she’s a Muslim girl.’ “”
“The belief that Muslim females observe hijab because men force them to do so insults some Muslim females who have based their decision on their understanding of Islam.”

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