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khimar

khimar

9.8
A long headscarf that covers hair, neck, shoulders and hangs just above the waist
  • noun
  • /kɪˈmɑːr/
translation icon : kimar
  • During the ceremony, she gracefully adjusted her khimar to ensure full coverage.

Examples

  • Many Muslim women choose to wear a khimar to cover their hair and shoulders in public.

  • I began to wear the khimar and identified myself with the Shi'a school of thought.

    Blog text (27)

  • God does not accept the prayer of an adult woman unless she is wearing a head covering (khimar, hijab).

    Academic text (2011)

  • It is recommended for a woman to wear a covering over her head (khimar), a full-length shift, and a heavy slip under it that does not cling to the body.

    Academic text (2011)

  • The khimar is an essential part of traditional attire for some women in certain cultures.

Synonyms

hijab
vskhimar
18 5.2

A cloth some Muslim women wear to cover their hair and neck for modesty

covers hair, neck, and shoulders and hangs down near the waist
headscarf
vskhimar
10 2.3

A piece of cloth often worn by women on the head for warmth, to cover hair, or for style

is more specific covering lower neck and shoulders and hanging near waist
kercher
vskhimar
  • Archaic
9.9

A small old-fashioned scarf a woman ties over her head

is a specific garment covering hair neck and shoulders rather than an old term

How Covered

burqa
6 7.5
niqab
2 9.2
khimar
9.8
headscarf
10 2.3
scarf
134 1.0

Surface Forms

khimar singular
khimars plural

Etymology

Khimar comes from the Arabic khimār, which means 'cover' or 'veil'. Think of it as a cloth that 'covers' the hair, neck and shoulders, so a khimar today is that type of headscarf.