hijab

Noun hijab has 2 senses

• hijab(n = noun.artifact) - a headscarf worn by Muslim women; conceals the hair and neck and usually has a face veil that covers the face;
is a kind of headscarf

• hijab(n = noun.act) - the custom in some Islamic societies of women dressing modestly outside the home; "she observes the hijab and does not wear tight clothing"
is a kind of custom, usage, usance