noun

shawl

shawl

She wore a beautiful silk shawl.

She wore a beautiful silk shawl.

He wrapped the shawl around her shoulders.

He wrapped the shawl around her shoulders.

a/the shawl a piece of cloth worn over the shoulders She wore a beautiful silk shawl.

Synonyms: wrap, stole, scarf

From Persian *šāl*.

A 'shawl' is often worn on the 'shoulders'. The words sound a little alike.

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