Izar (Noun)
Meaning
A voluminous cotton outer garment (usually white) traditionally worn by Muslim women of northern Africa and the Middle East; covers the entire body.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- She wore an izar over her long dress, blending in with the customs of the region.
- The izar was a staple of her grandmother's wardrobe, passed down through generations.
- Her mother delicately embroidered intricate patterns on the izar for her wedding day.
- Tourists admired the way the local women's izars billowed in the desert breeze.
- Traditional attire, including the izar and headscarf, was required for all visitors to the sacred site.