noun
- Plural of haik; loose outer garments or robes worn by some Muslim women, typically covering the entire body.
Usage: Also spelled 'haick' or 'hayk'; Primarily used in North African and Middle Eastern contexts
Examples
- The women wore traditional haiks as they walked through the marketplace.
- In some regions, haiks are still the standard form of modest dress.
- The museum displayed several antique haiks from the 19th century.
- She draped her haik carefully before leaving her home.
- Different colors and patterns of haiks reflect regional traditions.