Yashmak

/ˈjæʃmæk/
noun

A veil worn by some Muslim women, covering some or all of the face, except for the eyes.

As part of her traditional attire, she always wore a yashmak outdoors.
Visual representation of "yashmak" - A veil worn by some Muslim women, covering some or all of the face, except for the eyes

Often appears as...

  • wear a yashmak
  • hide behind yashmak
noun

A veil worn by some Muslim women, covering some or all of the face, except for the eyes.

As part of her traditional attire, she always wore a yashmak outdoors.
Visual representation of "yashmak" - A veil worn by some Muslim women, covering some or all of the face, except for the eyes

Often appears as...

  • wear a yashmak
  • hide behind yashmak
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Cultural Respect

Understanding 'yashmak' involves respecting the cultural and religious reasons women may choose to wear it.

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When visiting Cairo, he learned about the cultural meaning of the yashmak.
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Not Interchangeable

'Yashmak' is specific; don't use it as a generic term for all face veils.

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She corrected him for calling her niqab a 'yashmak'.
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Regional Usage

'Yashmak' is mainly used in Middle Eastern and North African contexts. It's less common elsewhere.

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In Istanbul, you might see a 'yashmak' more often than in Paris.
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