Definition of toque
1 : a woman's small hat without a brim made in any of various soft close-fitting shapes
2 : tuque
3 : a tall brimless hat worn by a chef —called also toque blanche
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Origin and Etymology of toque
Middle French, soft hat with a narrow brim worn especially in the 16th century, from Old Spanish toca headdress
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