skullcap
/ˈskʌlˌkæp/
noun
- A small, close-fitting cap that covers the top of the head, often worn for religious or cultural reasons.
- Many Muslim men wear a skullcap, known as a taqiyah, as part of their daily attire.
- The Jewish man wore a skullcap called a kippah during the prayer service.
- The bishop placed a white skullcap on his head before the ceremony.
- A protective helmet or hard hat that covers the top of the head.
- Construction workers must wear a skullcap to protect against falling objects.
- The cyclist's skullcap saved his head from serious injury during the crash.
- She wore a padded skullcap under her hockey helmet for extra safety.
- A plant of the mint family, with small flowers and a helmet-shaped calyx, used in herbal medicine.
- The gardener planted skullcap in the herb garden for its medicinal properties.
- Some people take skullcap supplements to help with anxiety.
- Skullcap is often used in herbal teas to promote relaxation and sleep.
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