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Burka Definition & Meaning

burka
noun
  1. a loose garment (usually with veiled holes for the eyes) worn by Muslim women especially in India and Pakistan; "the Taliban forced all women to wear the burqa"

"Burka" in song lyrics

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  • "dutch ban on burka"
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Frequently asked questions

What does burka mean?
a loose garment (usually with veiled holes for the eyes) worn by Muslim women especially in India and Pakistan; "the Taliban forced all women to wear the burqa"
What part of speech is burka?
Burka is a noun.

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