sjaal — meaning in English
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English meaning
- headscarf noun A more or less square piece of material worn over the head, typically by women, often to protect the hair, or for religious reasons.
- scarf noun A long piece of fabric worn around the neck, head, or shoulders for warmth or style.
- shawl noun A piece of fabric worn over the shoulders, neck, or head, especially by women.
Senses
sjaal is used for these senses in English:
- headscarf A more or less square piece of material worn over the head, typically by women, often to protect the hair, or for religious reasons.
- scarf A long, often knitted, garment worn around the neck.
- shawl A square or rectangular piece of cloth worn as a covering for the head, neck, and shoulders, typically by women. [from 1662]
scarf — full definition
- noun A long piece of fabric worn around the neck, head, or shoulders for warmth or style.
- verb (informal) To eat something very quickly.