Meaning & use
Keffiyeh
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A traditional checkered headscarf worn by men in the Middle East, often as protection from sun and dust.
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He wrapped the keffiyeh around his head to shield his face from the desert wind.
The keffiyeh has also become a widely recognized symbol of Palestinian identity.
A note on using this word
Borrowed from Arabic; the black-and-white checkered pattern is the most internationally recognized style.
Words with a similar meaning
kufiya
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