"jilbab" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: jilbabs [plural], jalabib [plural]
Etymology: Borrowed from Arabic جِلْبَاب (jilbāb). Etymology templates: {{dercat|en|ar|gez}}, {{root|en|ar|ج ل ب ب}}, {{bor+|en|ar|جِلْبَاب}} Borrowed from Arabic جِلْبَاب (jilbāb) Head templates: {{en-noun|s|jalabib}} jilbab (plural jilbabs or jalabib)
  1. A long, loose-fitting coat or similar garment worn by some Muslim women to fulfil hijab. Wikipedia link: jilbab Categories (topical): Clothing Synonyms: jilbaab Derived forms: jilboob
    Sense id: en-jilbab-en-noun-P4hoCi5y Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 2 entries, Pages with entries

Inflected forms

Alternative forms

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