Fisnoga

/fɪsˈnoʊɡə/ noun

Definition

A traditional garment or veil worn by some Muslim women, covering the entire body with an opening for the eyes.

Etymology

From Arabic 'fishnoga,' itself borrowed from Persian; related to veiling traditions in Islamic cultures that evolved over centuries.

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Different regions have different names for similar garments—fisnoga, burqa, chador—showing how one piece of clothing connects to the history of trade, migration, and cultural exchange across continents.

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