Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun Any of various styles of brimless hats and caps traditionally worn by Muslim men, especially a crocheted or knit skullcap.
- noun A brimless cylindrical hat traditionally worn by West African men.
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- noun A type of
brimless , rounded cap worn by people of African descent
Etymologies
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
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Examples
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He wore his "kufi" -- a rounded cap popular with some African American Muslims -- on base and came to like being a "cultural translator" for both sides.
Latest Articles 2009
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Montgomery, who considers himself an Orthodox Muslim, said his kufi is a constant reminder of his devotion to his religion.
The Seattle Times 2011
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The court ruled that no discrimination occurred because Mohammed kept wearing the black skullcap known as a kufi and "pilgrimage ring" despite the principal's order to stop in 1998.
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Mothers tsk-tsked in disapproval when they saw Tariq toss his kufi skullcap out the window of his car.
Finally: A Film From A 'Mooz-Lum' Perspective (VIDEO) The Huffington Post 2011
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Mothers tsk-tsked in disapproval when they saw Tariq toss his kufi skullcap out the window of his car.
Finally: A Film From A 'Mooz-Lum' Perspective (VIDEO) The Huffington Post 2011
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MARTIN: You could've made it, you know, the Cosbys in a kufi or something.
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MARTIN: You could've made it, you know, the Cosbys in a kufi or something.
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And I refused to wear a kufi in the scene where I beat the man because I refused to do violence as representative of a certain faith, which would've been indicated by his wearing of the kufi.
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And I refused to wear a kufi in the scene where I beat the man because I refused to do violence as representative of a certain faith, which would've been indicated by his wearing of the kufi.
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MARTIN: You could've made it, you know, the Cosbys in a kufi or something.
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