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

Word History and Origins

Origin of calpac¹

First recorded in 1805–15, calpac is from the Turkish word kalpak

Word History and Origins

Origin of calpac¹

C16: from Turkish kalpāk

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.

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg