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n. The headscarf worn by Muslim women, sometimes including a veil that covers the face except for the eyes.

n. The institution of protection of women in some Islamic societies through veiling or seclusion.

n. The veil worn by women beyond the age of puberty in front of non-related adult males.

n. The hajib headscarf.

n. the custom in some Islamic societies of women dressing modestly outside the home

n. a headscarf worn by Muslim women; conceals the hair and neck and usually has a face veil that covers the face

"The term hijab or veil is not used in the Qur'an to refer to an article of clothing for women or men, rather it refers to a spatial curtain that divides or provides privacy."

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