headscarf

Definition

A more or less square piece of material worn over the head, typically by women, often to protect the hair, or for religious reasons.

Etymology

From head + scarf.

Example Sentences

• "As far as only the Quran itself is concerned, wearing a headscarf is neither required nor prohibited."
• "But as Ms. Eran adjusted her resplendent costume, two young women wearing traditional headscarfs walked across the plaza nearby."
• "The headscarf is a perfect tool to block the nonmoderns from participating in the class privileges that the modern state represents."