songkok

/ ˈsɒŋkɒ /

noun

1. (in Malaysia and Indonesia) a kind of oval brimless hat, resembling a skull

Word History and Origins

Origin of songkok¹

from Malay

Example Sentences

Wearing a traditional black songkok hat, a high-collared blue shirt and a checked cotton sarong, he comforted friends at the funeral who broke down as they bade his wife a last goodbye.

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