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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [boo r-kuh, bur-]
- /ˈbʊər kə, ˈbɜr-/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [boo r-kuh, bur-]
- /ˈbʊər kə, ˈbɜr-/
Definitions of burqa word
- countable noun burqa A burqa is a long garment that covers the head and body and is traditionally worn by women in Islamic countries. 3
- noun burqa a long enveloping garment worn by Muslim women in public 3
- noun burqa a long, loose outer garment that covers the entire body with only a small opening for the eyes, worn outside the home by women in some Muslim countries 3
- noun burqa a loose garment covering the entire body and having a veiled opening for the eyes, worn by Muslim women. 1
- noun burqa Alternative spelling of burka. 0
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Origin of burqa
First appearance:
before 1830 One of the 36% newest English words
1830-40; < Urdu burgaʿ < dialectal Arabic burqaʿ
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Parts of speech for Burqa
noun
adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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burqa popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
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