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Alternative spellings
shamagh
shmagh

Etymology
British military use, from Arabic ش�اغ (šm�ġ).

Pronunciation
AHD|sh�mäg'
IPA|/���m��ɡ/ (/���m��ɣ/)
SAMPA|/S@"mA:g/ (/S@"mA:G/)

Noun
en-noun

1. A headcloth designed for a desert environment to protect the wearer from sand and heat.

Synonyms
ghutra
hatta
headcloth
headdress
keffiyeh
scarf
shawl

Category:Arabic derivations

ru:shemagh

• 2007-10-07 17:05 - EncycloPetey - /* Noun */ rm deprecated template

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