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Definition of skullcap - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
headwearclose-fitting cap without a brim
- He wore a traditional skullcap during the ceremony..
2.
botanyTECH. flowering plant of the genus ScutellariaTECH.
- The garden was full of colorful skullcaps.
3.
medicalTECH. top part of the skull covering the brainTECH.
- The injury affected the skullcap area.
Images of skullcap
close-fitting cap without a brim 
flowering plant of the genus Scutellaria
Origin of skullcap
Middle English, sculle (head) + cappe (cover)
Terms with skullcap included in their meaning
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orthodox practice
skullcap worn by orthodox Jewish males at all times
religious headwear
skullcap worn by bishops in the Roman Catholic Church
Muslim prayer
short, rounded skullcap worn by Muslims during prayer
muslim cap
skullcap worn by Muslims in India
Jewish headwear
skullcap worn by Jewish men during prayer and religious study
religious headwear
small skullcap worn by clergy in religious ceremonies
Examples of skullcap in a sentence
A skullcap is often worn for religious reasons. The herbalist recommended skullcap for relaxation. Skullcap is known for its medicinal properties. The surgeon carefully examined the skullcap. Damage to the skullcap can be serious.
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- French:calotte, scutellaire, ...
- German:traditionelle Kappe, Helmkraut, ...
- Italian:zucchetto, scutellaria, ...
- Spanish:solideo, casco, ...
- Portuguese:solidéu, escutelária, ...
- Chinese:圆顶小帽, 黄芩, ...
- Japanese:キッパ, タツナミソウ, ...
- Arabic:قَلَنْسُوَة, سْكُوتْلَارْيَا, ...
- Hebrew:כִּפָּה, סְקוּטֶלָרְיָה, ...
- Russian:ермолка, шлемник, ...
- Ukrainian:ярмулка, шоломниця, ...
- Hindi:कुल्ला, स्कलकैप, ...
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