Khimar

Pronunciation: /kiːmɑːr/

Definitions of khimar

noun a head covering or veil worn by some Muslim women

Example Sentences

A1 A khimar is a type of headscarf worn by some Muslim women.

A2 She wrapped her khimar around her head before going out in public.

B1 The khimar is an important cultural symbol for many Muslim women.

B2 She chose a beautiful silk khimar to wear to the special event.

C1 The intricate embroidery on her khimar was a testament to her craftsmanship.

C2 The designer khimar she wore to the gala was a stunning work of art.

Examples of khimar in a Sentence

formal The woman wore a khimar as part of her traditional religious attire.

informal She threw on a khimar before heading out to run errands.

slang I love how she rocks that khimar with style.

figurative The khimar of mystery veiled her true intentions.

Grammatical Forms of khimar

• plural: khimars
• comparative: more khimar
• superlative: most khimar
• present tense: wear khimar
• future tense: will wear khimar
• perfect tense: have worn khimar
• continuous tense: is wearing khimar
• singular: khimar
• positive degree: very khimar
• infinitive: to wear khimar
• gerund: wearing khimar
• participle: worn khimar

Origin and Evolution of khimar

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Arabic

Story behind the word: The word 'khimar' originates from Arabic culture and language.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a headscarf or veil worn by women to cover their head and neck, the term 'khimar' has evolved to also refer to a specific type of Islamic clothing that covers the head, neck, and shoulders, often worn as a form of modesty.