yarmulka

Small religious cap

A yarmulke is a small round cap worn by Jewish men, especially during prayer or religious study.

Orthodox Jewish men typically wear one at all times as a sign of reverence before God.

Also spelled yarmulka or yamaka; also called a kippah.

Judaism

kippah

Traditional Jewish head covering

synagogueJewish house of worship
TorahJudaism's core scripture
rabbiJewish spiritual leader

Shabbat · kosher · mitzvah · Talmud · Hebrew · menorah · mezuzah · challah · Passover · Yom Kippur

headwear

kufi

Rounded brimless African cap

taqiyahIslamic prayer cap
beanieSnug brimless cap
pillboxSmall defensive emplacement

cap · head covering · brimless · crocheted · velvet · satin · suede · leather · clip · bobby pin

reverence

piety

Sincere religious devotion

devotionDeep, loyal commitment
humilityFreedom from arrogance
respectRegard with honor

worship · prayer · sacred · observance · faith · spirituality · solemnity · sanctity · blessing · covenant

Opposites

religious head covering vs. secular/bare head

yarmulkabareheaded

Wearing nothing above

Jewish religious garb vs. other religious traditions' head coverings

yarmulkahijab

Muslim woman's headscarf

turban · kufi · cross · clerical collar · habit

minimal head covering vs. full coverage headwear

yarmulkasombrero

Wide-brimmed Latin headwear

helmet · top hat · cowboy hat · balaclava · hood

Family

yarmulke, yarmulkas

Familiarity: Top 500,000
Profile: Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G