purdah
Pronunciation:
/ˈpəːdɑː/noun
Definitions
A curtain, especially as used to conceal and divide women from men and strangers in some Hindu or Muslim traditions.
A striped cotton cloth which is used to make curtains.
The state or system of social gender seclusion in some Muslim or Hindu communities.
A long veil, or other all-enveloping clothing, worn by women in some Muslim societies.