Where does “jilbab” come from?
jilbab (English) comes from Arabic جِلْبَاب.
jilbab (English): A long, loose-fitting coat or similar garment worn by some Muslim women to fulfil hijab
Definitions
- A long, loose-fitting coat or similar garment worn by some Muslim women to fulfil hijab
Ancestry of “jilbab”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arabic | جِلْبَاب | — |