The Breadwinner (Glossary)
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THE BREADWINNER(GLOSSARY)
By: Elizabeth and Liam
BurqaA long, tent like garment, which the Taliban have ordered women must wear whenever they go out
doors.
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Chador
A piece of cloth worn by women and girls to cover their hair and
shoulders.
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Dari
One of the two main languages that people speak in Afghanistan.
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Eid
A Moslem festival coming at the end of Ramadan, which is the month of fasting.
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Karachi
A cart on wheels that is pushed by hand, used to sell things in the
market.
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Kebab
Pieces of meat on a skewer, that gets cooked over a fire.
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Landmine
A bomb planted into the ground, which explodes if you step on it.
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Nan
Afghan bread-flat, sometimes its long and sometimes its round.
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Pakul
A gray or brown woolen blanket shawl that is worn by Afghan men and boys.
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Pashtu
One of the two main languages that is spoken in Afghanistan.
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Shalwar Kameez
Long loose shirt and trousers worn by both men and women.
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Soviets
The Soviet Union before its break-up, including Russia and other
Communist countries in the world.
Taliban
Members of the ruling party in the country of Afghanistan.
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Toshak
A narrow mattress used in many Afghan homes instead of chairs or
beds.
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Afghanistan
A country under rule by the Taliban.
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