A scarf or piece of cloth worn over the head, often for religious, cultural, or practical reasons.
From 'head' (the upper part of the body) and 'scarf' (a piece of cloth, from Old North French 'escharpe'). This term became more common in English in the 20th century.
Headscarves appear in nearly every human culture—from European grandmothers to Middle Eastern women—suggesting that protecting the head and hair is a universal human concern tied to climate, identity, and modesty.
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