toque


Concise Oxford English Dictionary © 2008 Oxford University Press:
toque /təʊk/
noun
  • 1 a woman's small hat, typically having a narrow, closely turned-up brim.

    historical a similar small cap or bonnet worn by a man or woman.

  • 2 a tall white hat with a full pouched crown, worn by chefs.
  • 3 (also tuque) Canadian a knitted stocking cap.
– origin C16: from Fr., of unknown origin.
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