Tarboosh

usgb/tɑːrˈbuːʃ/
noun

A cone-shaped hat worn in Middle East, often with a silk or wool tassel hanging from the top.

He completed his traditional Middle Eastern attire with a red tarboosh.
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  • wear a tarboosh
  • red tarboosh
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Cultural Garment

The tarboosh is a traditional hat signifying Middle Eastern culture.

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Visitors to Cairo often see storekeepers wearing a tarboosh.
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Symbol of Status

Historically, the tarboosh was a symbol of high status and education.

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In old photographs, esteemed professors are seen clad in a tarboosh.
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Not For Formal Occasions

While traditional, tarbooshes are not commonly worn for formal events in modern times.

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He chose a modern suit over a tarboosh for the embassy meeting.
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