Kippah
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkɪpə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Kippah is a noun meaning (Judaism, clothing) The cloth skullcap or yarmulke traditionally worn by male Jews.
Meaning
(Judaism, clothing) The cloth skullcap or yarmulke traditionally worn by male Jews.
Example Sentences
Some Jewish Americans told CNN they are now hiding their kippahs, refusing to wear their Star of David necklaces and changing long-held traditions for religious holidays.
In response, Germany’s most popular daily newspaper asked readers to wear the cut-out kippah as a mark of solidarity with the Jewish community, and even posted a video on its website showing how to make it.
Word Forms
- kippahs
- kippot
- kippoth
- kippa
- kipah
- kipa
- kippoh
Synonyms for kippah
Depending on context, synonyms include yarmulke, skullcap.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include kippa, kipah, kipa, yarmulke, yarmulka, yermulke.
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