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chador

chad·or
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [chuhd-er]
    • /ˈtʃʌd ər/
    • /ˈtʃɑː.dər/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [chuhd-er]
    • /ˈtʃʌd ər/

Definitions of chador word

  • noun chador a large, square cloth traditionally worn as a shawl or cloak by Muslim and Hindu women 3
  • noun chador the traditional garment of Muslim and Hindu women, consisting of a long, usually black or drab-colored cloth or veil that envelops the body from head to foot and covers all or part of the face. 1
  • noun chador A large piece of cloth that is wrapped around the head and upper body leaving only the face exposed, worn especially by Muslim women. 1
  • noun chador A loose robe, made from a single cloth, worn as a combination head covering, veil and shawl by Muslim women, especially in Iran. 0

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Origin of chador

First appearance:

before 1605
One of the 40% oldest English words
1605-15; < Hindi < Persian chaddar, chādur veil, sheet

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Parts of speech for Chador

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

chador popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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