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fez
noun \ˈfez\
: a type of round red hat that has a flat top and no brim
plural fez·zes also fez·es
Full Definition of FEZ
: a brimless cone-shaped flat-crowned hat that usually has a tassel, is usually made of red felt, and is worn especially by men in eastern Mediterranean countries
— fezzed \ˈfezd\ adjective
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Origin of FEZ
French, from Fez, Morocco
First Known Use: circa 1803
Other Clothing Terms
Fez
geographical name \ˈfez\
Definition of FEZ
city N cen Morocco pop 946,815
Variants of FEZ
Fez or Fès \ˈfes\
FEZ Defined for Kids
fez
noun \ˈfez\
plural fez·zes
Definition of FEZ for Kids
: a round red felt hat that usually has a tassel but no brim
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