kepi

[key-pee, kep-ee]

noun

plural

kepis 

1. a French military cap with a flat circular top and a nearly horizontal visor.

kepi

/ ˈkeɪpiː /

noun

1. a military cap with a circular top and a horizontal peak

Word History and Origins

Origin of kepi¹

1860–65; < French képi < Swiss German Käppi ( Kapp ( e ) cap ¹ + -i diminutive suffix)

Word History and Origins

Origin of kepi¹

C19: from French képi, from German (Swiss dialect) käppi a little cap, from kappe _cap

Related Words

• armor 
• hard hat 
• hat