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burka

Also: burqa

a loose garment that covers the face and body

bur·ka

(bo͝or′kə)

Variant of burqa.

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burka

(ˈbɜːkə) or

burkha

(Clothing & Fashion) variant spellings of burqa

[C19: from Arabic]

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burka - a loose garment (usually with veiled holes for the eyes) worn by Muslim women especially in India and Pakistan; "the Taliban forced all women to wear the burqa"

burqa

garment - an article of clothing; "garments of the finest silk"

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The wearing of these burkas and niqabs may well be acceptable in their natural homeland, but if they are banned in a Western country then one should adhere to that ruling.

Don't ignore 'real' issues; Debate continues around burka issue

The incident comes after Tory MP Boris Johnson's comment that Muslim women in burkas look like "letter boxes".

Biker rant over burka

A study in France in 2009 found that out of a population of 1.5 million to 2 million, about 1,900 wore burkas or niqabs - around 0.1%.

'my face veil is part of my faith and part of my identity'

I'd just finished filming Celebrity Bake Off and was heading home when five women in burkas chased me in the street.

Boris hides behind a veil of free speech

Nearly a week ago, former British Foreign Minister Boris Johnson made some (http://www.ibtimes.com/boris-johnson-calls-burka-wearing-muslim-women-bank-robbers-8-other-infamous-quotes-2706006) insensitive remarks , while criticizing Denmark's newly imposed rule of banning burkas from public places, in an article on the Daily Telegraph.

British Bus Driver Asked Muslim Mother To Remove Niqab

His nasty remarks about Muslim women in burkas can do no good.

Boris has shown his true colours; YOUR VOICE

PRESSURE is mounting on Boris Johnson to back down over his controversial comments about women in burkas as senior Conservative figures lined up to call for an apology.

Calls mount for Boris to apologise in burka storm

BORIS Johnson has refused to apologise for saying Muslim women wearing burkas look like "letter boxes" and "bank robbers".

BoJo plays to the Brexit brigade

The comment came as former foreign secretary Boris Johnson came under fire for saying that Muslim women wearing burkas look like bank robbers.

Tories 'in denial' on Islamophobia

His comments, in response to Denmark's introduction of a ban on burkas in public places, sparked an angry response from Muslim organisations and MPs, who accused him of stoking Islamophobia for political gain.

Tories 'in denial' on Islamophobia

Many thought that this party was for women wearing shuttlecock burkas and was not happy even with girls wearing two-piece burkas.

Jan Achakzai and jean-wearing Jane or jenay

Women wearing burkas or even headscarves for that matter are not allowed into college classrooms and campuses in the region by the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad and the Bajrang Dal affiliated with the BJP, which is in power in the State.