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fez

Syllabification: (fez)
Pronunciation: /fez/

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Definition of fez

noun (plural fezzes)

  • a flat-topped conical red hat with a black tassel on top, worn by men in some Muslim countries (formerly the Turkish national headdress).

Derivatives

fezzed

adjective

Origin:

early 19th century: from Turkish fes (perhaps via French fez), named after Fez, once the chief place of manufacture

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