skullcap
Americannoun
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a rounded brimless hat fitting the crown of the head
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the nontechnical name for calvaria
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any of various perennial plants of the genus Scutellaria, esp S. galericulata, that typically have helmet-shaped flowers: family Lamiaceae (labiates)
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A large crowd - many wearing kippas, the Jewish skullcap, or draped in Australian flags - gathered to listen to speeches after the observing the silence.
From BBC ● Dec. 21, 2025
The remains, which include a skullcap, tooth, and thighbone, are the most famous items on a list of treasures Indonesia wants back.
From Science Magazine ● Oct. 26, 2022
He grew religious in middle age, appearing on screen in a skullcap until finally withdrawing from popular culture for an ascetic life of biblical scholarship in Jerusalem.
From Reuters ● Jun. 2, 2022
Mr. Kugler, also in a black tuxedo and skullcap, walked with Matthew and Ms. Potesta Kugler.
From New York Times ● May 6, 2022
After a moment, Danny appeared at the head of the stairs, wearing his black caftan, black pants, and a black skullcap, and told me to come on up.
From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok
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