Definition of fez
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: 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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In the basement, the Marcianos found special cabinets containing fezzes, crowns, faux-chain-mail headdresses, fanciful Egyptian-style hats like the ones worn by Osiris, or Papa Smurf; a huge space devoted to strappy Biblical sandals.
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Origin and Etymology of fez
French, from Fez, Morocco
First Known Use: circa 1803
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FEZ Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of fez for English Language Learners
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: a type of round red hat that has a flat top and no brim
FEZ Defined for Kids
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fezzes
: a round red felt hat that usually has a tassel but no brim
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