Meaning & use
Kippas
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Small, brimless caps traditionally worn by Jewish men and boys, especially during prayer or religious observance; the plural of "kippah," also known as a yarmulke.
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Guests at the synagogue were offered kippas to wear during the service.
The boy proudly wore one of his colorful kippas at his bar mitzvah.
A note on using this word
"Kippah" is the Hebrew term, while "yarmulke," from Yiddish, is a common alternate name for the same head covering.
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