English Explanatory Dictionary

burka

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Alternative form of burqa.
noun
  1. A dress made from felt or karakul (the short curly fur of young lambs of the breed of that name), traditionally worn by men of the Caucasus region.

Pronunciation

/ˈbɝkə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-burka.wav

Word forms

burka burkas

Etymology

From Hindustani برقع / बुरक़ा (burqā), from Classical Persian برقع (burqa'), from Arabic بُرْقُع (burquʕ).

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