burka
pronunciation
How to pronounce burka in British English: UK
How to pronounce burka in American English: US [ˈbɜːrkə]
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- Noun:
- a loose garment (usually with veiled holes for the eyes) worn by Muslim women especially in India and Pakistan
Word Origin
- burka (n.)
- 1836, from Hindi, from Arabic burqa'.
Example
- 1. Don 't recognize me in the burka ?
- 2. My burka 's at the cleaners .
- 3. You want to see me in a burka ?