taj
[tahzh, tahj]
- a high, conical cap worn in Muslim countries.
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Origin of taj
1850–55; < Arabic tāj < Persian: ‘crown, cap’
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Contemporary Examples
Much like the Taj Mahal, Revel opened in classically gaudy Atlantic City style in April 2012—with a sunrise Champagne toast.
I Watched a Casino Kill Itself: The Awful Last Nights of Atlantic City’s Taj MahalOlivia Nuzzi
December 8, 2014
I finally come across the only thing open tonight at the Taj: a deli called GO, the sort of place you might find in Penn Station.
I Watched a Casino Kill Itself: The Awful Last Nights of Atlantic City’s Taj MahalOlivia Nuzzi
December 8, 2014
Enter the Taj Group, with its astute understanding of the needs of the well-heeled and the well-traveled.
Third, he started writing Indian-style songs, all curry powder and souvenirs from the Taj Mahal, very solemn.
The trip, for a charity Trierweiler has supported since before Hollande's election, includes a Taj Mahal gala.
Francois Hollande Announces Breakup with First Lady Valerie TrierweilerTracy McNicoll
January 26, 2014
Historical Examples
“You will learn—” he began, but Taj Lamor did not want to hear.
The Black Star PassesJohn W Campbell
Taj Lamor checked an impatient retort and sighed resignedly.
The Black Star PassesJohn W Campbell
The feeling reminds one of that which is experienced at the Taj Mahal.
From Pole to PoleSven Anders Hedin
If a man possesses the sentiment of form and proportion, the Taj will satisfy him.
East of SuezFrederic Courtland Penfield
A front photograph of the Taj gives a good idea of its effect.
The Critic in the OrientGeorge Hamlin Fitch
taj
- a tall conical cap worn as a mark of distinction by Muslims
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Word Origin
via Arabic from Persian: crown, crest
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