Kuffiyehs

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. A traditional Middle Eastern headdress made of a square piece of cloth, commonly worn for protection against the sun and dust
2. Typically characterized by a distinctive pattern, which can signify cultural identity or political affiliation
3. Often used in contemporary fashion as a symbol of solidarity and resistance in various social movements

Etymology: "Kuffiyehs" is the plural of "kuffiyeh", the square headscarf worn across the Arab world, and the singular form carries the history. The word is borrowed from Arabic "kūfiyya", a term tied to the city of Kufa in present-day Iraq, which gave the garment its name. The Arabic word has a feminine ending, which is why the English spelling ends in "-eh" and why the plural is simply formed by adding "s".