fezzes

/ˈfɛziz/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of felt hat with a narrow brim and a tall, conical crown, typically worn in the early 20th century by Ottoman and Turkish officials, as well as by some Westerners, particularly those associated with the ‘Dapper Men’ style.

“He wore a fez to the costume party, feeling like a Turkish diplomat from the 1920s.”

Synonyms

  • flechette
  • sombrero

Antonyms

  • baseball cap
  • beanie