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10 Language-to-English DictionariesSkullcap
/ˈskʌl.kæp/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A close-fitting, brimless cap worn on the head.
"He wore a traditional silk skullcap under his turban." - 2
Any of various mint-family plants having two-lipped flowers with calyxes that resemble a small helmet.
"Herbalists often use skullcap in teas to promote relaxation and relieve stress."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Formed in English as a compound of 'skull' (from Old Norse skalli) and 'cap' (from Late Latin cappa). Originally referring to a closely fitting cap worn on the head, the term was later applied in the 17th century to certain plants with calyxes that resemble a small helmet or cap.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Skullcap" is said worldwide
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calotte
Transliteration: ka.lɔt
"Il portait une petite calotte noire sur sa tête."
Scheitelkäppchen
Transliteration: ˈʃaɪ̯tl̩ˌkɛpçən
"Der Priester trug ein kleines Scheitelkäppchen."
zucchetto
Transliteration: d͡zuˈket.to
"Il cardinale indossa uno zucchetto rosso."
calota
Transliteration: kaˈlo.ta
"El monje llevaba una calota sencilla."
calota
Transliteration: kaˈlɔ.tɐ
"Ele usava uma pequena calota de tecido."
अर्क़ी
Transliteration: arkee
"उसने नमाज़ के लिए सिर पर अर्क़ी पहनी थी।"
小圆帽
Transliteration: xiǎo yuán mào
"他头上戴着一顶传统的小圆帽。"
1적모
Transliteration: jeok-mo
Script: 적모
"그는 머리에 작은 모자를 쓰고 있었다."
スカルキャップ
Transliteration: sukarukyappu
"彼は頭にスカルキャップをかぶっていた。"
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