Definition

1. 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

1. a felt cap (usually red) for a man; shaped like a flat-topped cone with a tassel that hangs from the crown
2. a city in north central Morocco; religious center