Noun: hijab hi'jaab
- A headscarf worn by Muslim women; conceals the hair and neck and usually has a face veil that covers the face
"She carefully adjusted her hijab before leaving the house"
- The custom in some Islamic societies of women dressing modestly outside the home
"she observes the hijab and does not wear tight clothing"
Derived forms: hijabs
Type of: custom, doek [S.Africa], headscarf, usage, usance [archaic]
Encyclopedia: Hijab