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Definition of yarmulke

yarmulke

/ˈjɑːr.məl.kə/
yar · mul · ke
Plural:yarmulkes
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• noun

1

A small, rimless cloth skullcap traditionally worn by Jewish men and boys during prayer, study, or at all times as a sign of reverence for God.

Example

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

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• Nearby Words

yarkon
yarlung tsangpo
yarmouth
yarmulke
yarn
yaroslavl
yarra

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 19th century from Yiddish yarmolke, which entered Eastern European languages via Polish jarmułka and Ukrainian jarmulka, ultimately tracing back to the Turkish yağmurluk, meaning 'rainwear' or 'hood'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Yarmulke. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/yarmulke
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