shawl
noun/ʃɔl/
Frequency rank: #10,992 most common English word
Meaning
a large piece of fabric worn over the shoulders or head for warmth or decoration.
Example sentence
She wrapped shawl around her shoulders to stay warm at the evening concert.
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