Calpac (Noun)
Meaning
A high-crowned black cap (usually made of felt or sheepskin) worn by men in Turkey and Iran and the Caucasus.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The calpac adorned the traditional outfit of Turkish men centuries ago.
- Wearing a tall calpac was part of his father's cultural attire for special occasions.
- A man in Istanbul casually wore his worn calpac as he went about his day.
- The museum showcased an intricate old calpac alongside other regional clothing items.
- Old photographs depicted the locals in Azerbaijan proudly donning their intricately designed calpac.