noun

skullcap

skullcap, yarmulke, kippah

He wore a small skullcap on his head.

He wore a small skullcap on his head.

In some religions, men wear a skullcap during prayer.

In some religions, men wear a skullcap during prayer.

((a/the)) skullcap He wore a black skullcap.

Synonyms: yarmulke, kippah, zucchetto, beanie.

A compound of 'skull' and 'cap'. Literally, a cap for the skull.

It's easy to remember as it's a 'cap' that fits snugly on your 'skull'.

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