"kufi" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: kufis [plural]
Etymology: Probably from Arabic كُوفِيَّة (kūfiyya, “keffiyeh”), perhaps via Swahili kofia (“hat”), though some sources suggest a connection to Yoruba fìlà (“cap”). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|ar|كُوفِيَّة|t=keffiyeh}} Arabic كُوفِيَّة (kūfiyya, “keffiyeh”), {{bor|en|sw|kofia|t=hat}} Swahili kofia (“hat”), {{bor|en|yo|fìlà|t=cap}} Yoruba fìlà (“cap”) Head templates: {{en-noun}} kufi (plural kufis)
  1. A type of brimless, rounded cap associated with various African nations or ethnicities.
    Sense id: en-kufi-en-noun-ZpefmHNi Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with entries, Headwear Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 49 51 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 49 51 Disambiguation of Headwear: 47 53
  2. A type of close-fitting cap worn by some Muslims.
    Sense id: en-kufi-en-noun-9e2sGlP3 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 2 entries, Pages with entries, Headwear Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 49 51 Disambiguation of Pages with 2 entries: 37 63 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 49 51 Disambiguation of Headwear: 47 53

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