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A woman wearing a burkini in a swimming pool
Image: Rolf Haid/dpa/picture allianceImage: Rolf Haid/dpa/picture alliance

Burkini

The combination of the words "burka" and "bikini" describe a swimsuit that covers the whole body with the exception of the face, hands and feet. It is primarily worn by Muslim women.