shawl

Definition

A square or rectangular piece of cloth worn as a covering for the head, neck, and shoulders, typically by women.

Etymology

From Hindi शाल (śāl) and Urdu شال (śāl), from Persian شال (šâl).

Example Sentences

• "She wears her shawl when it's cold outside."
• "Just then Norbourne entered the chamber; and, fancying from her attitude that his wife was asleep, he approached softly, and drew a large shawl around her."
• "Then came a maid with hand-bag and shawls, and after her a tall young lady. She stood for a moment holding her skirt above the grimy steps,[…], and the light of the reflector fell full upon her."