shayla en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈʃeɪlə/
Etymology
From Arabic شَيْلَاء (šaylāʔ).
Meanings
- A traditional Islamic headcovering worn by some Muslim women to observe sartorial hijab; typically wrapped and pinned, and sometimes worn as a partial niqab (veil for the face).
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| sheila | alternative | lexicographic | |
| shaylas | Number=Plur | lexicographic |