Meaning & use
kufi
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A short, rounded, brimless cap traditionally worn by men in parts of West and East Africa and by some Muslim men as a symbol of faith.
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He wore a white kufi to Friday prayers, as he did every week.
The tailor embroidered an intricate pattern along the edge of the kufi.
A note on using this word
Style, color, and material vary widely by region and culture; it is worn for religious, cultural, or everyday reasons.
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skullcap
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