burqa

/ˈbʊrkə/
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Other forms: burqas

Definitions of burqa
  1. noun
    a loose garment (usually with veiled holes for the eyes) worn by Muslim women especially in India and Pakistan
    synonyms: burka
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    type of:
    garment
    an article of clothing
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