noun
a veil worn by some Muslim women to cover their face and head
adjective
relating to or characteristic of the wearing of a niqab
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The woman wore a black niqab that covered her face completely.
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She always wears a niqab when she goes out in public.
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I heard that some people call the niqab a 'face veil'.
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The niqab symbolizes modesty and privacy in many cultures.