Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

kaffiyeh

Noun

/kæˈfiːjə/

Definition

A traditional Middle Eastern headdress made of a square piece of cloth, usually cotton, and worn by men.

Examples

The man wore a black and white kaffiyeh while walking in the desert.
She purchased a colorful kaffiyeh as a souvenir from her trip to Palestine.
During protests, many people opted to wear a kaffiyeh to symbolize their support.

Meaning

The kaffiyeh serves both practical and cultural purposes, often protecting the wearer from the sun and sand in arid environments, while also signifying regional and national identity.