yashmak

Definition

A veil worn by Muslim women to cover parts of the face when they are in public.

Etymology

From Turkish yaşmak.

Example Sentences

• "Through her gauzy yashmak I could see that she was smiling."
• "Mungo cannot make out her face, which is concealed behind a yashmak – the double horsehair veil worn by Muslim women in public – but he is immediately struck by her feet and hands."