noun
- Plural of niqaab; face-covering veils worn by some Muslim women that leave only the eyes visible.
Usage: Also spelled 'niqabs'; Islamic religious garment; Plural form
Examples
- Some women in the mosque wore niqaabs as part of their religious practice.
- The store sells traditional niqaabs in various colors and fabrics.
- She chose to wear niqaabs when traveling to observe her faith.
- Different styles of niqaabs are worn across various Muslim-majority countries.