shawl
UK: ʃɔːl | US: ʃɔːl
n. a piece of fabric worn over the shoulders or head, typically for warmth or fashion.
The word "shawl" originates from the Persian word "shāl," which referred to a specific type of woven fabric. It entered English via Urdu and Hindi during the British colonial era in India (17th–18th centuries). The term retained its original meaning of a draped garment but broadened to include various styles of shoulder or head coverings in Western fashion. As a loanword, it does not break down further into morphemes in English.
She draped a lightweight shawl over her shoulders to ward off the evening chill.
The traditional dance costume included an embroidered shawl.
He gifted her a cashmere shawl from Kashmir.
The shawl slipped from her arms as she stood up.
In some cultures, a shawl symbolizes respect or marital status.