Meaning & use
niqab
A veil covering the face except for the eyes, worn by some Muslim women as a form of modest dress.
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She wears a niqab in public as part of her personal religious practice and modesty.
The store had a policy allowing customers to wear a niqab while shopping.
A note on using this word
The niqab differs from the hijab, which covers the hair but leaves the face visible; practices vary widely among Muslim communities.
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