A burqa is a long garment that covers the whole head and body, including the face, and is worn in public by some women in some Islamic countries
burqa in British English
or burka or burkha (ˈbɜːkə)
noun
a long enveloping garment worn by Muslim women in public
Word origin
C19: from Arabic
burqa in American English
(ˈbɜrkə)
noun
a long, loose outer garment that covers the entire body with only a small opening for the eyes, worn outside the home by women in some Muslim countries