A burqa or a burka /ˈbɜːrkə/ (Arabic: برقع) is an enveloping outer garment worn by women which fully covers the body and the face in some Islamic traditions. Also known as a chadaree /ˈtʃæd(ə)riː/ (Pashto: چادري or Persian: چادر) in Afghanistan and Iran, or a paranja /ˈpærənˌdʒɑː/ (Russian: паранджа́; Tatar: пәрәнҗә) in Central Asia, the Arab version of the burqa is called the boshiya and is usually black. The term burqa is sometimes conflated with the niqāb even though, in more precise usage, the niqab is a face veil that leaves the eyes uncovered, while a burqa covers the entire body from the top of the head to the ground, with a mesh screen which only allows the wearer to see in front of her. The burqa should also not be confused with the hijab, a garment which covers the hair, neck and