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shako

Syllabification: (shak·o)
Pronunciation: /ˈSHakō, ˈSHā-/
Definition of shako

noun (plural shakos)

  • a cylindrical or conical military hat with a brim and a plume or pom-pom.

Origin:

early 19th century: via French from Hungarian csákó (süveg) 'peaked (cap)', from csák 'peak', from German Zacken 'spike'

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