Purdah

Noun

1. A curtain, especially one used in some Hindu or Muslim traditions to conceal women from the gaze of people, particularly men and strangers. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}
2. A long veil or other attire covering most of the body, worn by women in some Muslim societies.
3. A long veil or other attire covering most of the body, worn by women in some Muslim societies.
4. The situation or system of secluding women from the gaze of people, particularly men and strangers, in some Muslim and Hindu traditions, by using a curtain or screen, and/or wearing a face veil or attire covering most of the body.
5. Keeping apart; isolation, seclusion; also, concealment, secrecy.