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chador – The chador is a loose full-length cloak traditionally worn in Iran and among Shia Muslim women, as well as in some other countries. It covers the head, neck and body but not the face.  Use lowercase. See also other garments such as hijab, niqab and burqa.
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Reuters: The chador is a loose full-length cloth traditionally worn in Iran and among Shi’ite Muslims in some other countries, that covers the head and body but not the face.

AP: A cloak worn by some Muslim women, mainly in Iran, which covers the hair, neck and shoulders but not the face. See also other garments such burqa, hijab and niqab

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