Burqa (also spelt as burkha and burka)
The burqa is a garment worn by Muslim women that covers the entire body, including the face and head.
Is burqa an English word?
Word forms: burqas
A burqa is a long garment that covers the whole head and body, including the face, and is worn in public by some women in Islamic countries.
Where does the word burqa come from?
According to linguistic history, the word 'burqa' was in use in Arabia before the advent of Islam in the first quarter of the seventh century. At that time the word 'burqa' meant a piece of clothing that was used as a protection, especially in winters.
