Definition
calpac
noun
- A tall, cylindrical hat made of felt or fur, worn in Turkey and other parts of the Middle East and Central Asia.
Usage: Also spelled 'calpak' or 'kalpak'; Traditional headwear
Examples
- The Turkish official wore a traditional calpac at the ceremonial event.
- In historical photographs, soldiers from the Ottoman Empire are often depicted wearing calpacs.
- The museum's collection includes several ornate calpacs from the 19th century.
- He purchased a calpac as a souvenir during his trip to Istanbul.