Search Dictionary
Definition of keffiyeh

keffiyeh

/kəˈfiː.ə/
kef · fi · yeh
Plural:keffiyehs
JUMP TO:

keffiyeh Lexical Profile

keffiyeh Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A traditional Middle Eastern headdress fashioned from a square of woven cotton cloth, typically patterned with a checkered design in black and white or red and white, folded into a triangle and secured on the head with a corded band called an agal.

Example

"To shield his face from the desert wind and sun, the traveler wrapped a cotton keffiyeh around his head."

Synonyms
View all synonyms for keffiyeh

• Rhymes for keffiyeh

• Nearby Words

keeper
keeping
keepsake
keffiyeh
kefir
keg
kegger

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 19th century from Arabic kūfīyah, literally meaning 'of or relating to Kufa,' a historic city in Iraq where the woven textile was traditionally produced.

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Keffiyeh. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 2, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/keffiyeh
Built for writers, students, and competitive word game players, Wordmom combines an uncluttered English dictionary and thesaurus with fast, pattern-based word finders so you can verify definitions, synonyms, and high-scoring tile plays in one place.
Word Games & Solvers
Word FinderScrabble Word FinderWords With Friends CheatWordle SolverAnagram Solver
Dictionary & Reference
DictionarySynonymsAntonymsWords
Community
Contact UsEditorial PolicyPrivacy PolicyTerms and Conditions
© 2016–2026 Wordmom Network. All rights reserved. Made with for word lovers everywhere.
Disclaimer: SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. Words With Friends® is a registered trademark of Zynga Inc. Wordle® is a registered trademark of The New York Times Company. Other referenced game titles and tournament lexicon codes (including NASPA NWL and WESPA/HarperCollins CSW) are trademarks of their respective owners. Wordmom is an independent reference utility for educational and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro, Mattel, Spear, Zynga, The New York Times Company, NASPA, WESPA, or HarperCollins Publishers. All game names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use to indicate compatibility.