Masculine

hoofddoek

Meaning

headscarf, a more or less rectangular cloth worn over the head, mainly by women, now usually by Muslimas

schouderdoek

mocador de cap

foulard de tête

لهچک

mocador de cap

μαντήλα

Frequency

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈɦoːf.duk/

Inherited from Middle Dutch

hovetdoek

In summary

From Middle Dutch hovetdoek. Equivalent to hoofd (“head”) + doek (“cloth”).

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