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turban

[tur-buhn] / ˈtɜr bən /
NOUN
headdress
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Amrit Kaur, a Sikh teacher who grew up in Quebec and who wears a turban, is one of the appellants in the case.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

He studied in a seminary in Qom after his service with the Revolutionary Guard and wears the black turban of a sayyid, indicating that he traces his lineage to the prophet Muhammad.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2026

His black turban, clerical robes and graying beard composed the picture that adorned offices, walls and billboards across the country.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026

In more public settings, other eyewitnesses said he obscures his face - covering his eyes with a scarf draped over his turban, and often standing at an angle when addressing an audience.

From BBC • Jan. 15, 2026

I whip off my towel turban and let the wet strands of my hair fall down my back and hurry to the door.

From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed