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- [fez]
- /fɛz/
- /fez/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [fez]
- /fɛz/
Definitions of fez word
- noun plural fez a felt cap, usually of a red color, having the shape of a truncated cone, and ornamented with a long black tassel, worn by men in Egypt and North Africa: formerly the national headdress of the Turks. 1
- noun fez a city in N Morocco: formerly one of the traditional capitals of the sultanate in the former French zone. 1
- noun fez A flat-topped conical red hat with a black tassel on top, worn by men in some Muslim countries (formerly the Turkish national headdress). 1
- countable noun fez A fez is a round, red hat with no brim and a flat top. 0
- noun fez an originally Turkish brimless felt or wool cap, shaped like a truncated cone, usually red and with a tassel 0
- noun fez city in NC Morocco: pop. 564,000 0
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Origin of fez
First appearance:
before 1795 One of the 43% newest English words
1795-1805; < Turkish fes, after Fes Fez
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Parts of speech for Fez
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fez popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
fez usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for fez
noun fez
- bonnet — The bonnet of a car is the metal cover over the engine at the front.
- beret — A beret is a circular, flat hat that is made of soft material and has no brim.
- beanie — A beanie is a small, close-fitting cap.
- pillbox — a box, usually shallow and often round, for holding pills.
- skullcap — a small, brimless close-fitting cap, often made of silk or velvet, worn on the crown of the head, as for religious functions.
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