# shemagh

> English word · Noun · IPA /ʃəˈmɑːɡ/

## Definitions
1. A headcloth designed for a desert environment to protect the wearer from sand and heat.

## Etymology
British military use, from Arabic شُمَاغ (šumāḡ).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/shemagh