"tarboosh" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /tɑːˈbuːʃ/ [Received-Pronunciation], /tɑɹˈbuʃ/ [General-American] Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-tarboosh.wav [Southern-England] Forms: tarbooshes [plural]
Rhymes: -uːʃ Etymology: From Arabic طَرْبُوش (ṭarbūš). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|ar|طَرْبُوش|}} Arabic طَرْبُوش (ṭarbūš) Head templates: {{en-noun}} tarboosh (plural tarbooshes)
  1. A red felt or cloth cap with a tassel, worn in the Arab world; a fez. Wikipedia link: tarboosh Categories (topical): Headwear Derived forms: tarbooshed
    Sense id: en-tarboosh-en-noun--z9214b7 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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