head covering

• Tout vêtement ou accessoire porté sur la tête pour la protection, des raisons religieuses, la mode ou des motifs culturels, comme les chapeaux, foulards, capuches ou voiles.

Any garment or accessory worn on the head for protection, religious observance, fashion, or cultural reasons, such as hats, scarves, hoods, or veils.

1. General term for headwearA2formal

   Any item worn on the head for protection, religious reasons, fashion, or cultural tradition.

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   • In many cultures, a head covering is a sign of respect.
   • She wore a simple head covering to protect herself from the sun.
   • Different religions require specific types of head covering.

2. Religious or cultural garmentB1formal

   A specific garment worn on the head as part of religious or cultural practice.

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   • The hijab is a common head covering worn by Muslim women.
   • In some Orthodox Jewish communities, married women wear a head covering.
   • A turban is a traditional head covering in Sikhism.