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turban

[tur-buhn] / ˈtɜr bən /
NOUN
headdress
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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

Wearing a navy blue outfit and white turban, another refugee, Youssouf, was sitting under a shed, his eyes reflecting the trauma of his experiences, when the BBC met him.

From BBC • Nov. 25, 2025

The missing man was wearing a white turban, black shorts, black shirt and a black vest.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 23, 2025

I could only look into the knot on Nicasia’s turban.

From "When I Was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago




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