Fez
/fez/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A type of hat: A fez is a traditional felt hat, typically red in color, shaped like a truncated cone with a flat top. It is often decorated with a tassel attached to the crown.
- A geographical location: Fez is also the name of a historic city in north-central Morocco, known as a cultural and spiritual center.
Examples
Noun (Hat):
- He wore a traditional red fez as part of his ceremonial uniform.
- The costume included a fez with a long, black tassel.
Noun (City):
- Fez is one of the oldest and most important cities in Morocco.
- We traveled to Fez to visit its famous ancient medina.
Advanced Usage
- Cultural Symbol: The fez is often used as a symbol of certain cultural or fraternal organizations.
- In the parade, members of the lodge were identifiable by their distinctive fezzes.
Variants and Related Words
- Fezzes (n): The plural form of fez.
- The shop sold various fezzes in different colors.
Synonyms
- Tarboosh (n): Another name for a fez, used in some regions.
- He preferred the term tarboosh for his traditional cap.
Noun
- a felt cap (usually red) for a man; shaped like a flat-topped cone with a tassel that hangs from the crown
- a city in north central Morocco; religious center