Meaning & use

kepi

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A military cap with a flat circular top and a visor, historically associated with French and American Civil War-era uniforms.

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Reenactors wore blue kepis to recreate the look of Union soldiers.

The French Foreign Legion is still known for its distinctive white kepi.

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A specialized historical and military term, most familiar from depictions of French soldiers or American Civil War uniforms.

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