haick

A noun referring to an outer garment made of a large piece of white cloth, traditionally worn by men and women in northern Africa.

• 🌐ثوب أو رداء خارجي يتكوّن من قطعة كبيرة من القماش الأبيض يلتف به الرجال والنساء في شمال أفريقيا، ويُستخدم غالبًا كغطاء للجسم أو الرأس.

1. Traditional North African garment C1 formal

   A large piece of white cloth worn as an outer garment by men and women in northern Africa.

   • The woman wrapped herself in a haick before leaving the house.
   • In some regions, the haick is still worn for special occasions.
   • The haick provides protection from the sun and sand.

   🌐حايك