chador

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English word chador comes from Proto-Indo-European *skeh₃-, and later Sanskrit छत्त्र (Mushroom. Parasol, umbrella. Shelter.)

*skeh₃- (Proto-Indo-European)

छत्त्र (Sanskrit)

Mushroom. Parasol, umbrella. Shelter.

چادر (Persian)

Awning. Chador (a large single piece of cloth worn as a covering over the clothing). Tent.

chador (English)

A loose robe, made from a single cloth, worn as a combination head covering, veil and shawl by Muslim women, especially in Iran.

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