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