turban

Example Sentences

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Mojtaba Khamenei, a cleric who has a salt-and-pepper beard and the black turban of the "seyyed" -- descendants of the Prophet Mohammed -- is a veteran of the Iran-Iraq war in the 1980s.

From Barron's • Mar. 8, 2026

His black turban, clerical robes and graying beard composed the picture that adorned offices, walls and billboards across the country.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026

The new video shows Mr Sandhu, who's wearing a blue turban, walk up to Mr Ramesh and guide him to safety.

From BBC • Jun. 18, 2025

His opulent ivory and gold ensemble - created by designer Prabal Gurung - complete with a feathered bejewelled turban, trended in India for weeks.

From BBC • May 31, 2025

Professor Quirrell, in his absurd turban, was talking to a teacher with greasy black hair, a hooked nose, and sallow skin.

From "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" by J.K. Rowling