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cal·​pac | \ ˈkal-ˌpak How to pronounce calpac (audio) , kal-ˈpak \
variants: or calpack

Definition of calpac

: a high-crowned cap worn in Turkey, Iran, and neighboring countries

First Known Use of calpac

1598, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for calpac

Turkish kalpak

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“Calpac.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/calpac. Accessed 18 Oct. 2021.

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