English word chador comes from Proto-Indo-European *skeh₃-, and later Sanskrit छत्त्र (Mushroom. Parasol, umbrella. Shelter.)
Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
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*skeh₃- | Proto-Indo-European (ine) | |
छत्त्र | Sanskrit (san) | Mushroom. Parasol, umbrella. Shelter. |
چادر | Persian (fas) | Awning. Chador (a large single piece of cloth worn as a covering over the clothing). Tent. |
chador | English (en) | A loose robe, made from a single cloth, worn as a combination head covering, veil and shawl by Muslim women, especially in Iran. |