abayah

/æbɑɪˈɑː/ or /æbɑːˈjɑː/

Definitions

1. noun

A long, loose garment worn by women in some Middle Eastern and South Asian cultures, typically covering the body except for the face and hands.

“The tourist watched in awe as the women wore their beautiful abayyas in the marketplace.”

Synonyms

  • kaftan
  • robe

Antonyms

  • lingerie
  • undergarment