noun
- a traditional Arab headdress consisting of a square of cloth, typically checkered or striped, worn folded and held in place by a cord around the head
Usage: also spelled keffiyeh, kaffiyah, or ghutra; commonly worn in Middle Eastern and North African countries
Examples
- He wore a red and white keffiyah as part of his traditional dress.
- The keffiyah is held in place by a black cord called an agal.
- Many men in the region drape the keffiyah over their shoulders for protection from the sun.
- The pattern on her keffiyah indicated her family's heritage.
- During the hot summer months, locals prefer wearing a keffiyah to shield themselves from the heat.