kepi

[ key-pee, kep-ee ]

noun

, plural kep·is.

1. a French military cap with a flat circular top and a nearly horizontal visor.

kepi

/ ˈkeɪpiː /

noun

1. a military cap with a circular top and a horizontal peak

Word History and Origins

Origin of kepi¹

1860–65; < French képi < Swiss German Käppi ( Kapp ( e ) cap ¹ + -i diminutive suffix)

Word History and Origins

Origin of kepi¹

C19: from French képi, from German (Swiss dialect) käppi a little cap, from kappe cap

Example Sentences

There was a little stream and a bridge, and Spanish carabineers, with patent-leather Bonaparte hats, and short guns on their backs, on one side, and on the other fat Frenchmen in kepis and mustaches.

From Literature

Many poked fun at political figures, including Charles de Gaulle himself, with his "military kepi, the big nose, the arms out", says Dr Jein, a senior lecturer in French studies at Newcastle University.

From BBC

She said Hervey was wearing a Confederate kepi, or military hat.

From US News

While line judges sported pristine starched white caps, and ball boys and girls wilted under kepis, Hogenkamp stood out from the crowd.

From Reuters

The family relinquished some of the artifacts—the kepi, belt, sword, corps badge he wore on July 1, 1863–to the National Park Service.

From Time

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