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Definition of kippah

kippah

/kɪˈpɑː/
kip · pah
Plural:kippot
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• noun

1

A small, brimless hemispherical skullcap traditionally worn by Jewish men and boys (and in some non-Orthodox communities, women) during prayer, Torah study, or throughout the day as a sign of reverence for God.

Example

"Before entering the sanctuary for the morning service, he placed a velvet kippah on his head."

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• Rhymes for kippah

• Nearby Words

kinuseo
kiosk
kip
kippah
kipper
kirby
kirengeshoma

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Hebrew kippāh, literally meaning 'dome' or 'cupola', derived from the root k-p-p ('to bend or arch').

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