Meaning & use
turban
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A head covering formed by winding a long strip of cloth around the head, worn traditionally in parts of South Asia, the Middle East, and by Sikh men.
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He carefully wrapped his turban each morning before leaving the house.
The museum displayed turbans from several different regions and traditions.
A note on using this word
Turban styles and their cultural or religious significance vary widely across regions, so it's worth being specific about context when describing one.
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