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A cover-up in hospital: only a single vaccination (5)

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hijab

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'a cover' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for hijab that I've seen before include "Cover" , "Muslim head covering" , "Some females may use this" , "Headscarf worn by some Muslim women" .)

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