noun
shawl
shawl
noun
1
A piece of fabric worn over the shoulders, neck, or head, especially by women.
"She wrapped a woollen shawl around her shoulders against the cold."
verb
1
To wrap someone or something in a shawl.
"She shawled the baby against the wind."
How to Use Shawl
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA large piece of cloth draped over the shoulders or head for warmth or style.
Common pairings
woollen shawl
wrap a shawl
prayer shawl
Word Forms
shawled past tense, shawls plural, shawls singular
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Etymology
From Hindi and Urdu shal, from Persian shal — the garment reached English via trade with South Asia.