kalpac
/ˈkælpæk/
noun
- A tall, brimless, felt cap worn in parts of Central Asia and the Caucasus, often black and made of sheep's wool.
- The kalpac is a common symbol of national identity in some Central Asian countries.
- The old man wore a black kalpac to protect his head from the sun.
- In traditional ceremonies, men often place a kalpac on the guest of honor.