shawl

11 ENTRIES FOUND:

1shawl

noun \ˈshl\

Definition of SHAWL

: a square or oblong usually fabric garment or wrapper used especially as a covering for the head or shoulders

Origin of SHAWL

Persian shāl
First Known Use: 1662

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