shako
noun
a military cap in the form of a cylinder or truncated cone, with a visor and a plume or pompon.
shakos
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pluralof shako.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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A cheap tinsel sign hanging behind the men, who’ve been absurdly costumed in bow ties and plumed shakos, makes it clear we’re watching an amateur talent show.
From New York Times ● Dec. 15, 2020
Four soldiers in flamboyant uniforms - black shakos, red feathers, gold brocade - guard the shaman responsible.
From BBC ● Feb. 16, 2016
Band Hall of Nashville outfits the musicians and flag bearers in woven polyester jackets and pants, as well as coordinating shoes, gloves, and plumed hats called shakos.
From Inc ● Nov. 5, 2012
Besides his valuable armor, Elmhurst was littered with Napoleonic shakos, sword belts, sashes, gold epaulets, bits of uniform.
From Time Magazine Archive
His army consisted of splendid picked warriors on horseback, hussars in gold-braided dolmans, wolf-skin pelisses, and shakos with falcon feathers.
From The Slaves of the Padishah by M?r J?kai
