dashiki

[ duh-shee-kee, dah- ]

noun

, plural da·shi·kis.

1. a loose, usually colorfully patterned, pullover garment originating in Africa and worn chiefly by men.

dashiki

/ dɑːˈʃiːkɪ /

noun

1. a large loose-fitting buttonless upper garment worn esp by Black people in the US, Africa, and the Caribbean

Word History and Origins

Origin of dashiki¹

From Yoruba dàńṣíkí, from Hausa dán cíkí (with imploded d )

Word History and Origins

Origin of dashiki¹

C20: of W African origin