yarmulke

English

/ˈjɑːməlkə/, /ˈjɑ(ɹ)mə(l)kə/

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

Etymology

Borrowed from Yiddish יאַרמלקע derived from Polish jarmułka (skullcap) derived from Turkish yağmurluk (rainwear, raincoat) derived from Latin almutia.

Origin

Latin

almutia

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