History
History
Synonyms
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Meaning:
cowl

a long, loose gown (as worn by monks) with a hood

covering worn over the head

harem

the women's part of a Muslim household; the women living in it

group of lady attendants

hood

a covering for the head and neck, fastened to a coat etc so that it can hang down at the back when not in use

covering worn over the head

yashmak

a veil worn in public by some Muslim women

covering worn over the head

PURDAH as in Wiktionary
PURDAH as in Wikipedia