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burqa

/ˈbɜːr.kə/
bur · qa
Plural:burqas
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• noun

1

A long, loose-fitting enveloping outer garment worn by some Muslim women in public, particularly in Afghanistan and parts of South Asia, which covers the entire body from head to feet and includes a netted mesh screen over the eyes.

Example

"The museum exhibition featured a traditionally embroidered blue burqa alongside other regional garments from Central and South Asia."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Often confused with the niqab (a face veil that leaves the area around the eyes clear) and the hijab (a headscarf that covers the hair and neck but leaves the entire face visible); the burqa covers the whole body and face, featuring a woven mesh screen over the eyes.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed via Urdu and Persian from Arabic 'burqu‘', meaning a veil or harness covering the face.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Burqa. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/burqa
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