Paranja vs. Burka

Paranjanoun

A robe with a veil once worn by some Muslim women

Paranja

Paranja or paranji (from فرنجية паранджа) is a traditional Central Asian robe for women and girls that covers the head and body. It is also known as the in other languages.

Burkanoun

An Islamic garment that covers the whole body, which has a net screen covering the eyes so they cannot be seen, and is worn by women.

Burkanoun

A dress made from felt or karakul (the short curly fur of young lambs of the breed of that name), traditionally worn by men of the Caucasus region.

Burkanoun

a loose garment (usually with veiled holes for the eyes) worn by Muslim women especially in India and Pakistan;