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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| chador | a full-length outer garment consisting of a large piece of cloth that is wrapped around the head and upper body leaving only the face exposed, worn by some Muslim women. |
| forbade | Forbade is the past tense of the verb "forbid," meaning to officially order that something not be done, to ban, or to not allow. It indicates a past action where someone prohibited an activity or command a person to stop doing something. |
| decreed | Decreed means to officially order, command, or decide something with authority. It represents a formal, legally enforceable decision, often issued by a government, court, or leader. |
| burqas | A burqa (or burka) is a loose, long garment worn by some Muslim women in public to cover their entire body and face. It typically |
| Intricate | Intricate means having many small, complexly arranged parts, details, or, layers that make something difficult to understand, s |
| Looter | A looter is a person who steals goods from stores, homes, or businesses during a time of chaos, such as a riot, natural disaster, |
| Hospitable | Hospitable means being friendly, generous, and welcoming to guests or strangers, making them feel comfortable and at home, like a "hospitable host" or a "hospitable inn". It can also describe an environment |
| Turban | A turban is a type of headwear made from a long piece of cloth wrapped multiple times around the head or a small cap. It is traditionally worn by men in parts of North Africa, the Middle East |