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Encyclopedia > Burka (disambiguation)

Burka, burqa, or burca may refer to:

  • Burqa or burka, an all-enveloping cloak worn by Muslim women of Central and South Asia
  • Burka a traditional man's coat made from felt or karakul, originating in the Caucasus
  • The surname de Burca, the Irish form of Burke

This article or section is in need of attention from an expert on the subject. ... Afghan woman wearing Afghan burqa Two different items of traditional Muslim womens clothing are known as a burqa, (sometimes misspelled as burka or burqua). ... // The name Burke (from Irish Gaelic de Burca, of Norman origin). ...

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