/nɪˈkɑːb/, /nɪˈkæb/
OriginFrom Arabic نِقَاب (niqāb).
- A veil which covers the face (except for the eyes), worn by some Muslim women as a part of sartorial hijab.
“Holonym: hijab”
“Full face veils, known as the niqab, are banned in all French public spaces including public transport and parks, streets and administrative buildings.”
Formsniqabs(plural) · nikab(alternative) · niqaab(alternative) · niqāb(alternative)