kippah

noun
/ˈkɪpə/UK/ˈkɪpə/US

Etymology

Borrowed from Hebrew כִּיפָּה (kipá).

  1. borrowed from כִּיפָּה

Definitions

  1. The cloth skullcap or yarmulke traditionally worn by male Jews.

    • In response, Germany’s most popular daily newspaper asked readers to wear the cut-out kippah as a mark of solidarity with the Jewish community, and even posted a video on its website showing how to make it.
    • Some Jewish Americans told CNN they are now hiding their kippahs, refusing to wear their Star of David necklaces and changing long-held traditions for religious holidays.

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