IPA: /jæʃˈmæk/
KK: /jæʃmæk/
A type of face covering worn by some women in certain cultures, often made of cloth and used to cover the face except for the eyes.
She wore a yashmac to protect her face from the sun while walking outside.
This word originates from Turkish, meaning a type of headscarf or veil worn by women, particularly in Muslim cultures.
Think of the Turkish origin of 'yashmac' as a headscarf that covers the head, helping you remember that it refers to a type of women's veil.
No commonly confused words.