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calpac

or cal·pack

[ kal-pak ]

noun

  1. a large black cap of sheepskin or other heavy material, worn by Armenians, Turks, etc.


calpac

/ ˈkælpæk /

noun

  1. a large black brimless hat made of sheepskin or felt, worn by men in parts of the Near East
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of calpac1

First recorded in 1805–15, calpac is from the Turkish word kalpak
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Word History and Origins

Origin of calpac1

C16: from Turkish kalpāk
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Example Sentences

The calpac of the Greek differs from that of the Armenian, by having a hole at the top, out of which peeps a bit of red cloth.

The calpac is the solid cap or centre part of the head-dress; the shawl is wound round it, and forms the turban.

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