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yashmak

yashmak

1 9.9
A cloth veil worn by some Muslim women that covers the face leaving only the eyes visible
  • noun
  • /jæʃˈmɑk/
  • Archaic
translation icon : yashmak
  • In Turkey, it is customary for women to wear a yashmak in public, covering their faces but leaving their eyes visible.

Examples

  • A woman in yashmak and veils.

    Fiction book (1998)

  • On August 29th, 2012, at 10:20 a.m., Yashmak said: "Seriously?"

    Blog text (20)

  • A woman walked gracefully, her yashmak fluttering in the breeze, revealing only her sparkling eyes.

  • Through the delicate fabric of her yashmak, the onlookers could see her expressive gaze, full of stories untold.

Synonyms

veil
vsyashmak
59 3.4

A cloth worn to cover the head and face for religion, ceremony, or privacy

is the specific face covering that leaves only the eyes visible
niqab
vsyashmak
2 9.2

A cloth some Muslim women wear to cover their faces except for the eyes

is the same coverage but is linked to Turkish use
face veil
vsyashmak
1 6.3

A thin cloth worn to partly cover the face, often for religious or cultural reasons

is a specific form that leaves only the eyes visible
yashmac
vsyashmak
  • Archaic
9.9

A face veil worn by some Muslim women that leaves the eyes visible

is the same garment but especially associated with Turkey

How Covered

burqa
6 7.5
yashmak
  • Archaic
1 9.9
hijab
18 5.2
headscarf
10 2.3

Surface Forms

yashmak singular
yashmaks plural
yashmacs plural
yashmac singular

Etymology

Yashmak comes from Turkish yaşmak, which means 'veil' or 'to cover the face'. A helpful way to remember it is to think of a mask that leaves only the eyes showing, which is exactly what a yashmak is.