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patka.

A head covering worn by Sikh boys, and by Sikh men either alone or as an under-turban.

5 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. A head covering worn by Sikh boys, and by Sikh men either alone or as an under-turban.

    Sikhism
Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Punjabi ਪਟਕਾ (paṭkā) and/or Hindi पटका (paṭkā). Doublet of purdah.

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