burka

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Noun

burka (plural burkas)

1. An Islamic garment that covers the whole body, which has a net screen covering the eyes so they cannot be seen, and is worn by women (also spelled burqa).
2. 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.

Synonyms

• (Islamic garment) paranja (especially in Central Asia), chadri

Translations

• French: burqa
• German: Burka
• Portuguese: burca
• Russian: паранджа́
• Spanish: burka, burqa

Translations

• Russian: бу́рка

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