shawl

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: B2 — Upper-Intermediate

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun cloak consisting of an oblong piece of cloth used to cover the head and shoulders

Etymology

From Hindi शाल (śāl) and Urdu شال (śāl), from Persian شال (šâl).

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