Burka (noun)

1. A full-body veil worn by some Muslim women, typically in Afghanistan, that covers the face and body, with a mesh screen over the eyes.
2. A similar garment worn by women in other Muslim countries.

Origin:

From arabic برقع‎ (burqā") meaning "veil, curtain".

Examples:

1. She wore a burka to hide her identity and protect herself from persecution.
2. The women in the village all wore burkas, their faces obscured by the heavy cloth.
3. The burka is a controversial garment, with some people seeing it as a symbol of oppression and others as a sign of religious devotion.
4. The burka is often worn as a symbol of modesty and piety.
5. The burka is worn by Muslim women in Afghanistan, and is seen as traditional dress.