noun
- Plural of djellaba; loose, ankle-length robes with long sleeves and a hood, traditionally worn in North Africa and the Middle East.
Usage: Also spelled jellaba, jellabah, or djellabah; Primarily used in Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia; Worn by both men and women
Examples
- The marketplace was filled with vendors selling colorful djellabas in traditional patterns.
- He wore a white djellaba to the festival.
- Djellabas are practical garments for hot, sunny climates.
- The shop displayed djellabas made from cotton and wool.
- Many tourists purchase djellabas as souvenirs from their trips to Morocco.