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izar

izar

9.9
A long loose white cotton garment covering the whole body worn in North Africa and the Middle East
  • noun
: izar
  • Traditional ceremonies often require participants to dress in a flowing izar.

Examples

  • The woman wore a crisp white izar as she walked through the marketplace.

  • She wore a beautiful izar for the wedding.

  • Her izar kept her comfortably cool under the hot desert sun.

  • The izar is a traditional garment in many cultures.

  • The bride wore an elegant izar that flowed gracefully around her as she walked down the aisle.

  • In the marketplace, many women were seen wearing colorful izars while shopping for vegetables.

  • During the summer festival, she donned a light izar to keep cool under the sun.

Synonyms

jubbah
vsizar
1 9.9

A long loose robe that men wear in some Muslim countries

is similar but is a white full-body garment traditionally worn by women
jellaba
vsizar
1 9.9

A long loose robe with a hood that people wear in North Africa and the Middle East

covers the entire body and is usually white worn by women

Surface Forms

izar singular
izars plural

Etymology

The word izar comes from the Arabic word izar, meaning 'wrap' or 'loincloth'. That's why an izar is a long, loose outer garment — like a full-body 'wrap' that covers you and helps keep you cool.