"burkini" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: burkinis [plural]
Etymology: Blend of burqa + bikini or burka + -kini. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|burqa|bikini}} Blend of burqa + bikini, {{af|en|burka|-kini}} burka + -kini Head templates: {{en-noun}} burkini (plural burkinis)
  1. Alternative spelling of burqini Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: burqini

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