The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word BURKAS
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What does BURKAS mean?
BURKAS noun- An Islamic garment that covers the whole body, which has a net screen covering the eyes so they cannot be seen, and is worn by women.
- A dress made from felt or karakul (the short curly fur of young lambs of the breed of that name), traditionally worn by men of the Caucasus region.