1. Plural of kaffiyah; a traditional Arab headdress consisting of a square of cloth, typically checkered or patterned, worn draped over the head and held in place by a cord.
Usage: Also spelled kafiyah, keffiyeh, or ghutra; Commonly worn in Middle Eastern and North African countries

Examples

• The men wore traditional kaffiyahs as protection from the desert sun.
• Kaffiyahs in red and white checkered patterns are popular in the Levant region.
• She purchased several kaffiyahs during her trip to the Middle East.
• The kaffiyahs were held in place with black cord bands called agals.
• Many tourists buy kaffiyahs as souvenirs from their travels.