noun
- a traditional Arab headdress consisting of a square of cloth, typically checkered or plain, folded and held in place by a cord
Usage: also spelled keffiyeh, kafiyeh, or kufiyyah; commonly worn in the Middle East and North Africa
Examples
- He wore a red and white kaffiyah wrapped around his head.
- The kaffiyah is an iconic symbol of Palestinian culture.
- Traditional kaffiyahs are often made from cotton or wool.
- She draped the kaffiyah over her shoulders for protection from the sun.
- The black and white checkered kaffiyah is popular throughout the Levant.