Definition

1. Noun:
   • A tarboosh is a traditional felt cap, typically red in color, worn by men. It is shaped like a flat-topped cone and features a tassel that hangs from its crown. It is historically associated with Middle Eastern and North African cultures.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The merchant wore a traditional red tarboosh.
  • In the old photograph, my grandfather is seen sporting a tarboosh.

Advanced Usage

• The tarboosh is often considered a symbol of a bygone era in certain regions.
  • The wearing of the tarboosh declined significantly in the 20th century.

Variants and Related Words

• Fez: This is a closely related term. A fez is a type of tarboosh, often used synonymously, though some distinctions in shape or regional usage may exist.
  • The fez, a type of tarboosh, is a well-known symbol.

Synonyms

• Fez: A brimless felt hat, typically red and with a tassel.
• Kufi: A related term for a brimless cap, though a kufi is generally shorter and not conical like a tarboosh.

Noun

1. a felt cap (usually red) for a man; shaped like a flat-topped cone with a tassel that hangs from the crown