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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

  1. noun A long piece of fabric worn around the neck, head, or shoulders for warmth or style.
  2. verb (informal) To eat something very quickly.

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