Definition of NIQAB

niqab

Plural: niqabs

Noun

  • a face veil covering the lower part of the face (up to the eyes) worn by observant Muslim women
  • A veil which covers the face, worn by some Muslim women as a part of sartorial hijab.

Origin / Etymology

From Arabic نِقَاب (niqāb).

Synonyms

yashmak

Scrabble Score: 16

niqab is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
niqab is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
niqab is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 18

niqab is a valid Words With Friends word