noun
yarmulke
YAR-mul-kuh/ˈjɑːrmʊlkə/
A small skullcap worn by Jewish people, traditionally men and boys.
He wears a small knitted yarmulke on the crown of his head.
Etymology
Polish jarmułka originally named a skullcap worn by priests. The English word preserves the type of headwear while specifically naming the skullcap worn by Jewish men and boys.
In context
what is this it's a keeper some people call it a kippah some people call it a yarmulke some people call it a beanie a lid but the two very traditional words are kippah which is hebrew
More examples
- The embroidered yarmulke fit neatly on the boy’s head.
- A basket of yarmulkes stood near the entrance.
- His grandfather wore a plain black yarmulke.
Forms
yarmulke · yarmulkes