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yash·mak

also yash·mac (yäsh-mäk′, yăsh′măk)

A veil worn by Muslim women to cover the face in public.

[Turkish yaşmak.]

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yashmac - the face veil worn by Muslim women

yashmak

head covering, veil - a garment that covers the head and face

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