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Definition of burkas in English English dictionary: plural of burka
burka: A dress made from felt or karakul (the short curly fur of young lambs of the breed of that name), a burka was part of the customary male garb of various peoples inhabiting the Caucasus region (long contested between Russia, Iran, and Turkey)
burka: A female garment that covers the whole body, with a net screen covering the eyes so they cannot be seen, also spelled burqa
burka: A burka (also transliterated burkha, burqa or burqua) is an enveloping outer garment worn by women in some Islamic traditions for the purpose of cloaking the entire body. It is worn over the usual daily clothing (often a long dress or a shalwar kameez) and removed when the woman returns to the sanctuary of the household (see purdah)
burka: another spelling of burqa
burka: 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: A garment that covers the whole body, with a net screen covering the eyes so they cannot be seen
burka: {i} long loose robe that covers the entire body and having a veiled opening for the eyes worn by some Muslim women