Kapp

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A headcovering worn by many women of certain Anabaptist Christian traditions (especially Mennonites and Amish) for religious reasons.

    "“It is a prayer kapp. Amish women cover their heads when they pray.” “But you wear it all the time?” “This is true. We are always ready to pray when our head is covered.” “I pray but perhaps not often enough,” Sarah admitted."

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"She wore a kappōgi while preparing a traditional Japanese meal."

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