taqiyah

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Arabic طَاقِيَّة (ṭāqiyya).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /tɑːˈkiː.jə/

Noun

taqiyah (plural taqiyahs)

  1. A short, rounded skullcap worn by Muslims during prayer.
    Synonym: topi

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