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1. ((in India, Pakistan, etc.)) purdah
the seclusion of women from the sight of men or strangers, practiced by some Muslims and Hindus.
2. purdah
a screen, curtain, or veil used for this purpose.
Etymology: (1790–1800; < Hindi, Urdu pardah curtain < Pers)
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1. (noun) solitude, purdah
a state of social isolation
2. (noun) purdah, sex segregation
the traditional Hindu or Muslim system of keeping women secluded
3. (noun) purdah
a screen used in India to separate women from men or strangers
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1. (noun) purdah
a curtain or screen; also, a cotton fabric in blue and white stripes, used for curtains
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