turban

noun tur·ban \ ˈtər-bən \

Definition of turban

1 :a headdress worn chiefly in countries of the eastern Mediterranean and southern Asia consisting of a long cloth that is wrapped around a cap (as by Muslims) or directly around the head (as by Sikhs and Hindus)

2 :a headdress resembling a turban; specifically :a woman's close-fitting hat without a brim

3 :a rolled stuffed fillet of fish

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turbaned

or turbanned play \-bənd\ adjective

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MORE READING: About the war crimes trial of the alleged al-Qaida commander In court, Darbi identified the man in a traditional white turban and robe topped by a black vest as Abd al Hadi al Iraqi.

— carol rosenberg, miamiherald, "War-court exclusive: To go home, Saudi terrorist IDs al-Qaida commander," 15 Aug. 2017
Christopher Smith Special to The Star Racheal Burnett co-owns Wild Juniper, a newcomer to downtown Liberty specializing in handmade accessories like turbans and tassel necklaces.

— kansascity, "More Kansas City neighborhoods to explore," 31 July 2017
RS is more interested in the fact that Trudeau’s defense minister is a member of a minority gruop: Harjit Sajjan was born in Punjab, India, wears a turban, and served in the Canadian military in Afghanistan.

— kyle smith, National Review, "Canada: The Left’s Mirage," 28 July 2017
Wilde paired the piece with a black t-shirt, red turban and red pumps—looking like a high-fashion Rosie the Riveter (which is now my new aesthetic).

— lauren alexis fisher, Harper's BAZAAR, "Olivia Wilde Wore The Feminist Skirt We All Need This Season," 26 July 2017
In the clip, we were briefly introduced to an older man with a long beard, wearing a purple turban and matching robe.

— de elizabeth, Allure, "Why Dean's Hometown Date on "The Bachelorette" Was Super Problematic," 18 July 2017
In a corner of the kitchen, an Indian chair and a table from Privet House; the walls are hung with Dutch plates purchased in Sri Lanka and turbans that Robshaw had made in India as gifts for friends.

— nancy hass, ELLE Decor, "House Tour: John Robshaw's Vibrant Connecticut Country Home Is Totally Anti-Color Scheme," 7 July 2017
At a primary school, the insurgents divided them into three groups and distributed turbans and guns.

— sarah a. topol photographs by glenna gordon, New York Times, "Trained to Kill: How Four Boy Soldiers Survived Boko Haram," 21 June 2017
Anti-Islam hate crimes have been elevated in the U.S. since 9/11, and in 2012 a man killed six people at a Sikh temple in Wisconsin, and it was speculated the shooter had confused the turban-wearing adherents for Muslims.

— david a. graham, The Atlantic, "An Attack From the ISIS Playbook," 19 June 2017

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Origin and Etymology of turban

Middle French turbant, from Italian turbante, from Turkish tülbent, from Persian dulband

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Definition of turban for English Language Learners

: a head covering that is worn especially by men in some parts of the Middle East and in southern Asia and that is made of a long cloth wrapped around the head

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turban

noun tur·ban \ ˈtər-bən \

Definition of turban for Students

1 :a head covering worn especially by Muslims and made of a long cloth wrapped around the head or around a cap

2 :a woman's small soft hat with no brim

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