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Burkas

Scope note

Loose garments covering the entire body and having a veiled opening for the eyes, worn by Muslim women. RHDEL2

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000209817

Broader Terms used

main garments

Term used for

bourkhas
burgas
burkhas

Equivalent Terms used

burka

Created

13yrs ago

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