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kufi

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11
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12
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4

Definition of kufi

3 senses · 2 parts of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. A type of brimless, rounded cap associated with various African nations or ethnicities.
    “Whenever Brown shows up, wearing his African kufi and confronting issues, I find myself nodding vigorously, for old-time’s sake.”
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noun

  1. A type of brimless, rounded cap associated with various African nations or ethnicities.
    “Whenever Brown shows up, wearing his African kufi and confronting issues, I find myself nodding vigorously, for old-time’s sake.”
  2. A type of close-fitting cap worn by some Muslims.
    “However, do not assume because the person appears to be conservative (e.g., a woman wearing a head scarf or a man wearing a skull cap or kufi) that the person does not shake hands.”

adj

  1. (alt-of, alternative, not-comparable)Alternative form of Kufic.

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Etymology

Probably from Arabic كُوفِيَّة (kūfiyya, “keffiyeh”), perhaps via Swahili kofia (“hat”), though some sources suggest a connection to Yoruba fìlà (“cap”).

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