1. a long, loose-fitting robe with full sleeves and a hood, worn especially by men in North Africa and the Middle East
Usage: also spelled jellaba, djellaba, or jellabah; common in Morocco, Algeria, and other Maghrebi countries

Examples

• He wore a traditional djellabah in blue and white stripes to the festival.
• The djellabah provides protection from the sun and heat in desert climates.
• She purchased a djellabah as a souvenir during her trip to Morocco.
• The merchant displayed colorful djellabas in his shop window.
• Many men in the medina wore djellabas as their everyday clothing.
• The djellabah's hood can be pulled up to shield the face from dust storms.