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yarmulke
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yar·mul·ke also yar·mel·ke  (yärml-k, yäml-)
n.
A skullcap worn by Jewish men and boys, especially those adhering to Orthodox or Conservative Judaism.
[Yiddish, from Polish and Ukrainian yarmulka, possibly from Turkish yamurluk, rain clothing, from yamur, rain.]
yarmulke [ˈjɑːməlkə]
n
(Non-Christian Religions / Judaism) Judaism a skullcap worn by orthodox male Jews at all times, and by others during prayer
[from Yiddish, from Ukrainian and Polish yarmulka cap, probably from Turkish yaǧmurluk raincoat, from yaǧmur rain]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.yarmulkeyarmulke - a skullcap worn by religious Jews (especially at prayer)
yarmelke, yarmulka
skullcap - rounded brimless cap fitting the crown of the head
Translations
yarmulke
n → Jarmulke f, → Gebetskäppchen nt


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