a loose piece of clothing that covers the head and body completely except for a space for the eyes. A burka is worn in public by Muslim women in some countries.
Synonyms and related words
The religion of Islam
Allah
ayatollah
begum
Synonyms and related words
Clothing worn over other clothes
apron
boiler suit
burka
burka
noun countable
or burkha
US /ˈbɜrkə/
Word Forms
singular
burka
plural
burkas
singular
burkha
plural
burkhas
DEFINITIONS1
1
a loose piece of clothing that covers the head and body completely except for a space for the eyes. A burka is worn in public by Muslim women in some countries.