Burqa

/bˈɜːkə/

Burqa

a loose garment (usually with veiled holes for the eyes) worn by Muslim women especially in India and Pakistan

synonyms : burka

Examples

1. Under the first regime however, women had to wear a burqa.

2. Two countries have legally banned the burqa and the niqab.

3. In parts of the Middle East and Africa, the burqa is viewed as a means for safety and a deterrent from men.

4. The Burqa: The burqa is a full-body veil.