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cha·dor

 (chä-dôr′)
n.
A long, loose cloak worn over other garments by Muslim women, especially in Iran and South Asia, consisting of a semicircular piece of cloth draped over the hair and shoulders to cover the body while leaving the face uncovered or partially concealed.

[Persian čādor, from Middle Persian, of unknown origin.]
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chador

(ˈtʃʌdə)
n
(Clothing & Fashion) a variant spelling of chuddar
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chad•or

or chad•ar

(ˈtʃʌd ər)

n.
a long, usu. black cloth or veil worn by Muslim women to cover the head and face.
[1605–15; < Hindi < Persian chaddar, chādur veil]
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chador

A loose robe of dark material worn by some Muslim women, covering the body from head to foot as well as most of the face.
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.chador - a cloth used as a head covering (and veil and shawl) by Muslim and Hindu womenchador - a cloth used as a head covering (and veil and shawl) by Muslim and Hindu women
head covering, veil - a garment that covers the head and face
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