Meaning & use
toque
A tall, brimless hat traditionally worn by chefs, or, in Canadian English, a close-fitting knitted winter hat.
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The head chef's white toque distinguished him from the rest of the kitchen staff.
She pulled on a warm toque before heading out into the falling snow.
A note on using this word
Toque refers internationally to the tall chef's hat, but in Canada it more commonly means a knitted winter beanie.
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