hijab

noun ! Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about hijab at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

1. A headscarf worn by Muslim women; conceals the hair and neck and usually has a face veil that covers the face.
2. The custom in some Islamic societies of women dressing modestly outside the home.

   she observes the hijab and does not wear tight clothing