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Niqab — meaning in English

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English meaning

yashmak noun A veil worn by some Muslim women to cover part of the face in public.

Senses

Niqab is used for these senses in English:

niqab A veil which covers the face (except for the eyes), worn by some Muslim women as a part of sartorial hijab.
yashmak A veil worn by Muslim women to cover parts of the face when they are in public.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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