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tarboosh

Syllabification: (tar·boosh)
Pronunciation: /tärˈbo͞oSH/
Definition of tarboosh

noun

  • a man’s cap similar to a fez, typically of red felt with a tassel at the top.

Origin:

early 18th century: from Egyptian Arabic ṭarbūš, based on Persian sarpūš, from sar 'head' + pūš 'cover'

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