Meaning & use
kippah
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a small, round cap worn by Jewish men and boys, especially during prayer or religious occasions, as a sign of respect for God.
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He wore a kippah to synagogue every Saturday morning.
Many guests at the wedding wore a kippah as a mark of respect for the tradition.
A note on using this word
Kippah is the Hebrew term; 'yarmulke' is the more common Yiddish-derived word used in English.
Words with a similar meaning
yarmulke
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