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shawl

UK/ʃɔːl/ US/ʃoːl/ uncommon

noun

1.

cloak consisting of an oblong piece of cloth used to cover the head and shoulders

Origin

From Hindi शाल (śāl) and Urdu شال (śāl), from Persian شال (šâl).

Phrases

  • India shawl
  • prayer shawl
  • praying shawl
  • shawl collar
  • shawl goat
  • shawl material
  • shawl pattern
  • shawl strap

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