noun
- a traditional Arab headdress consisting of a square of fabric, typically cotton or wool, worn draped over the head and shoulders, often held in place by a cord or band
Usage: also spelled keffiyeh, kafiyeh, or kufiyyah; commonly worn in the Middle East and North Africa
Examples
- He wore a red and white kaffiyeh as protection from the desert sun.
- The kaffiyeh is an iconic symbol of Palestinian culture and identity.
- She draped the kaffiyeh loosely around her shoulders during the hot afternoon.
- Traditional kaffiyehs are often patterned with geometric designs.
- The vendor at the market sold kaffiyehs in various colors and fabrics.