purdah /pûrˈdə/

1. Esp formerly, in Hindu and Muslim communities, the seclusion of women from the sight of strangers, by means of a screen or curtain in the home or by a veil worn in public
2. The screen, curtain, etc used for this
3. Seclusion generally (figurative)

purˈdahed adjective

(of a woman) secluded, in purdah

purdah bus, carriage, etc noun

One for women only, in which the occupants are screened by shutters or blinds

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