Definition of "turban" []

• A traditionally Muslim headdress consisting of a long scarf of linen, cotton, or silk that is wound around a small cap or directly around the head. (noun)
• A woman's close-fitting hat that consists of material wound around a small inner cap. (noun)

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• "She came on deck after we had been under way about three quarters of an hour, this time without a veil, with what they call a turban hat on her head."
• "Fabric became more elaborate and was used in turban like wraps and caps."
• "The turban is worn under the chin and shows no hair."