toque
toque Lexical Profile
toque Game Scores & Validity
• noun
Canadian A close-fitting, brimless knitted winter cap, often topped with a pom-pom; a tuque.
"Before heading out to the skating rink, she pulled a warm woollen toque over her ears."
A tall, white, pleated, brimless hat traditionally worn by professional chefs.
"The head pastry chef adjusted his crisp white toque before stepping into the dining room to greet the guests."
A woman's small, close-fitting, brimless or narrow-brimmed hat, popular especially from the sixteenth to the early twentieth century.
"The museum's costume collection features a velvet toque adorned with silk ribbons from the late Victorian era."
Word Nuance & Usage
In Canadian English, this word (often spelled "tuque" and pronounced /tuːk/) specifically refers to a warm knitted winter beanie, whereas in international culinary and fashion contexts, it is pronounced /toʊk/ and denotes a chef's tall pleated hat or a woman's brimless hat.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the early 16th century from French toque, which entered via Old Spanish toca ('woman's headdress'), likely of Arabic or Persian origin.