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burka noun

or burqa /ˈbuɚkə/

plural burkas or burqas

burka

noun

or burqa /ˈbuɚkə/

plural burkas or burqas

Learner's definition of BURKA

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: a long piece of clothing that covers the face and body and that is worn by some Muslim women in public places

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