English Explanatory Dictionary

yarmulke

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A skullcap worn by religious Jewish males (especially during prayer).

Pronunciation

/ˈjɑːməlkə/ /ˈjɑ(ɹ)mə(l)kə/ en-us-yarmulke.ogg

Word forms

yarmulke yarmulkes yarmalka yarmalke yarmelka yarmelke yarmulka yamacha yermulke yamaka yamalka yamalke yamelka yamelke yamilke yamuka yamulka yamulke

Etymology

Borrowed from Yiddish יאַרמלקע (yarmlke), from Polish jarmułka (“skullcap”), from Turkic; compare Turkish yağmurluk (“rain apparel”).

Synonyms

kippah kappel skullcap

Related words

small hat
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