Calpack (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 man wearing the calpack stood out in the crowded market in Istanbul.
- Historically the calpack was reserved for nobility and high-ranking officials in the Ottoman Empire.
- His black calpack complemented his intricately embroidered coat perfectly.
- A calpack made from the finest sheepskin was passed down from generation to generation in the family.
- The calpack-covered head bent in prayer as the man recited verses from the Quran.