A curtain, especially as used to conceal and divide women from men and strangers in some Hindu or Muslim traditions.
A striped cotton cloth which is used to make curtains.
The state or system of social gender seclusion in some Muslim or Hindu communities.
A long veil, or other all-enveloping clothing, worn by women in some Muslim societies.
Secrecy, isolation.
(UK politics) The period immediately before an election or referendum during which restrictions are in force on the activity of civil servants.