2syllables
purdah
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Definitions ofpurdah
1noun
- A curtain, especially as used to conceal and divide women from men and strangers in some Hindu or Muslim traditions.
- A striped cotton cloth which is used to make curtains.
- The state or system of social gender seclusion in some Muslim or Hindu communities.
- A long veil, or other all-enveloping clothing, worn by women in some Muslim societies.
- Secrecy, isolation.
- (UK politics) The period immediately before an election or referendum during which restrictions are in force on the activity of civil servants.
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