toque

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a tall white hat with a pouched crown; worn by chefs
  2. noun a small round woman's hat

Etymology

From Middle French toque (“toque”), from Arabic طَاقِيَّة (ṭāqiyya).

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