chador

English

noun
Definitions
  • A loose robe, made from a single cloth, worn as a combination head covering, veil and shawl by Muslim women, especially in Iran.

Etymology

Borrowed from Persian چادر (chador, tent, covering) borrowed from Sanskrit छत्त्र (umbrella).

Origin

Sanskrit

छत्त्र

Gloss

umbrella

Concept
Semantic Field

Clothing and grooming

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

傘

Emoji
☂️ ☔️ ⛱️ 🌂 🏖️

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