hanefiyeh

/hænɪfaɪ/ or /hænɪfi/ (HAN-uh-fye or HAN-uh-fee)

Definitions

1. noun

A type of traditional, long, loose scarf, often worn in Middle Eastern or North African countries.

“During Ramadan, she wrapped her hanefiyeh around her head to cover her hair as a sign of modesty.”

Synonyms

  • headscarf
  • scarf

Antonyms

  • hairpiece
  • wig