The Breadwinner (Glossary)

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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