fedora

[ fi-dawr-uh, -dohr-uh ]
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noun
  1. a soft felt hat with a curled brim, worn with the crown creased lengthwise.

Origin of fedora

1
1885–90, Americanism; said to be named after Fédora, play by Victorien Sardou (1831–1908)

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fedora

/ (fɪˈdɔːrə) /


noun
  1. a soft felt or velvet medium-brimmed hat, usually with a band

Origin of fedora

1
C19: allegedly named after Fédora (1882), play by French dramatist Victorien Sardou (1831–1908)

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