plural fezzes also fezes
Definition of fez
: a brimless cylindrical or somewhat cone-shaped hat with a flat top that usually has a tassel, is typically made of red felt, and is worn especially by men in eastern Mediterranean countries
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Merriam-Webster unabridged
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The first known use of fez was circa 1803
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