calpac
or cal·pack
[ kal-pak ]
/ ˈkæl pæk /
noun
a large black cap of sheepskin or other heavy material, worn by Armenians, Turks, etc.
Origin of calpac
First recorded in 1805–15,
calpac is from the Turkish word
kalpak
Words nearby calpac
Example sentences from the Web for calpac
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.
The Works Of Lord Byron, Vol. 3 (of 7) |Lord Byron
British Dictionary definitions for calpac
calpac
calpack or kalpak
/ (ˈkælpæk) /
noun
a large black brimless hat made of sheepskin or felt, worn by men in parts of the Near East
Word Origin for calpac
C16: from Turkish
kalpāk