kofia

English

Etymology

From Swahili kofia. Doublet of keffiyeh.

Noun

kofia (plural kofias)

  1. A brimless cylindrical cap with a flat crown, worn by men in East Africa.

Swahili

Etymology

Borrowed from Omani Arabic كُوفِيَّة (kōfiyya, “cap”).

Pronunciation
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Noun

kofia (n class, plural kofia)

  1. hat, cap (head covering)

Derived terms

Descendants
  • English: kofia

See also
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