Definition of "turban"

Me thinks I ſee the Turke nodding vvith his Turban, and telling me that I ſhould thanke Heaven for that diſtance vvhich is betvvixt us, els he vvould ſvvallovv me all up at one morſell; […]

1644, James Howell, England’s Teares, for the Present Wars, […], London: […] Richard Heron, page 4

The case was that of a murder. It had an element of mystery about it, however, which was puzzling the authorities. A turban and loincloth soaked in blood had been found; also a staff.

1927, F. E. Penny, chapter 4, in Pulling the Strings

Towel hair wraps come in a mixture of materials, from microfibre to polyester, while satin and silk are the go-to materials for sleep turbans.

2021 April 1, Helen Wilson-Beevers, “8 best hair towel wraps and turbans that protect and dry your locks”, in The Independent‎, London: Independent Digital News & Media Ltd, archived from the original on 2022-12-14

While there are certainly other towel turbans on the market, this one has women scratching their heads in confusion and asking: 'How does it work so well?'

2021 November 17, Matilda Rudd, “REVEALED: The $43 ‘magic’ hair towel that leaves your locks shiny and shaves your drying time by 50 per cent after a shower”, in Daily Mail‎, London: DMG Media, archived from the original on 2021-11-18

While the law did not specifically target Sikhs, turbaned Sikh schoolchildren attending state schools were severely affected

2014, Paul Bramadat, Lorne Dawson, Religious Radicalization and Securitization in Canada and Beyond, page 186

When we arrived to the shop the man in charge told the staff to turban our heads.

2018, Madilyn Elliott, Global Expats: A Journey in Italy