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veil, Muslim, Moslem, Islam, Islamic

Auslan SignbankDictionary#2595 veil
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General Definition: 1. An obstruction in front of the face with space enough to peer through, such as a slit in a wall or the space between two planks, or any thing or any action directly or indirectly associated with this, especially Muslims or a veil. As a Noun: 1. A piece of thin, soft material that women sometimes wear over their heads, especially in Muslim cultures. English = veil. 2. A person who believes in Islam and lives according to its rules. English = Muslim, Moslem. 3. The religion of the Muslims, which teaches that there is only one God and that Mohammed is His prophet. English = Islam. As a Verb or Adjective: 1. Of a woman, especially in a Muslim culture, to wear a veil. 2. To relate to Islam. English = (be) Muslim, (be) Moslem, (be) Islamic.