shawl
a square, triangular, or oblong piece of wool or other material worn, especially by women, about the shoulders, or the head and shoulders, in place of a coat or hat outdoors, and indoors as protection against chill or dampness.
Origin of shawl
1Other words from shawl
- shawlless, adjective
- shawllike, adjective
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How to use shawl in a sentence
Artist Frida Kahlo, pictured in several shawls, became one of their symbols.
Shining a Spotlight on Mexico’s Iconic Textile—the Rebozo | Liza Foreman | June 16, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTWhen images of children at Rabaa dressed in martyrdom shawls later made the rounds, they caused a media sensation in Egypt.
Pashmina ShawlsI own a couple of the most fabulous I Pezzi Di Pinti shawls, but my fantasy is to have one in every color.
When the owner can afford it, an ample supply of cushions and shawls makes the clumsy vehicle more comfortable for its occupant.
Our Little Korean Cousin | H. Lee M. PikeThe manufactures which I saw, consisted of gold and silver work, gold tissues and shawls.
A Woman's Journey Round the World | Ida Pfeiffer
The tissues woven in gold, the gold and silk embroideries and Cashmere shawls, are of the highest degree of perfection.
A Woman's Journey Round the World | Ida PfeifferThere were bright blankets and shawls, the latter greedily eyed by every Indian woman who came into the store.
Mystery Ranch | Arthur ChapmanBut it was necessary to pay, and in order not to ask you for money, she sold her horses and her shawls, and pawned her jewels.
Camille (La Dame aux Camilias) | Alexandre Dumas, fils
British Dictionary definitions for shawl
/ (ʃɔːl) /
a piece of fabric or knitted or crocheted material worn around the shoulders by women or wrapped around a baby
Origin of shawl
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