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kerchief

DEFINITIONS OF: kerchief

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n a square scarf that is folded into a triangle and worn over the head or about the neck

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headscarf
a kerchief worn over the head and tied under the chin
neckerchief
a kerchief worn around the neck
babushka
a woman's headscarf folded into a triangle and tied under the chin; worn by Russian peasant women
hijab
a headscarf worn by Muslim women; conceals the hair and neck and usually has a face veil that covers the face
khimar
a headscarf worn by observant Muslim women that hangs down to just above the waist
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scarf
a garment worn around the head or neck or shoulders for warmth or decoration
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