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abaya
A loose, full-length outer garment worn by some Muslim women, typically black, that covers the body except for the face, hands, and feet.
In a sentence
Ze droeg een elegante abaya tijdens de ceremonie.
She wore an elegant abaya during the ceremony.
In this sentence, 'abaya' is used to refer to a specific type of clothing worn during formal gatherings.
De winkel verkocht abaya's in verschillende kleuren en stijlen.
The store sold abayas in various colors and styles.
Here, 'abaya' is pluralized to indicate the availability of multiple designs of this garment.
Ik zag een prachtige abaya in de etalage.
I saw a beautiful abaya in the showcase.
The word 'abaya' in this sentence describes an item featured prominently for sale or display.
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