kippa

British  

/ kiˈpa /

noun

1. Judaism a skullcap worn by orthodox male Jews at all times and by others for prayer, esp a crocheted one worn by those with a specifically religious Zionist affiliation

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Example Sentences

As I read the story, I thought: I’m in my late 50s, I wear a kippa, and I often go to Mr. Broadway.

From The Wall Street Journal

For most of my adult life, I have worn a kippa, an indication of being an Orthodox Jew.

From The Wall Street Journal

Wearing a black kippa and trailed by journalists, Milei prayed last month at the cemetery in Queens to give thanks for his good fortune before returning to lead a country that faces a dizzying economic crisis.

From Los Angeles Times

Reflecting its changing population, it has updated the law over the years to include the Muslim headscarf and Jewish kippa, but abayas have not been banned outright until now.

From BBC

It has been updating the law over the years to reflect its changing population, which now includes the Muslim headscarf and Jewish kippa, but abayas have not been banned outright.

From BBC