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dunce cap

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dunce cap also dunce's cap (dnsz)
n.
A cone-shaped paper cap, formerly placed on the head of a slow or lazy pupil. Also called fool's cap.
dunce cap, dunce's cap
n
(Social Science / Education) a conical paper hat, formerly placed on the head of a dull child at school
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Noun1.dunce cap - a cone-shaped paper hat formerly placed on the head of slow or lazy pupilsdunce cap - a cone-shaped paper hat formerly placed on the head of slow or lazy pupils
dunce's cap, fool's cap
chapeau, hat, lid - headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
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