English Explanatory Dictionary

yashmak

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A veil worn by Muslim women to cover parts of the face when they are in public.

Pronunciation

/ˈjæʃ.mæk/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-yashmak.wav

Word forms

yashmak yashmaks yashmac yashmack

Etymology

From Turkish yaşmak.

Synonyms

niqab veil hijab purdah scarf
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