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skullcap
noun skull·cap \ˈskəl-ˌkap\
: a small, round cap that fits on top of the head and that is worn especially by Jewish men and Catholic clergymen
: a tight-fitting cap that is made of material that stretches
Full Definition of SKULLCAP
1
: a close-fitting cap; especially : a light brimless cap for indoor wear
2
: any of various mints (genus Scutellaria) having a bell-shaped calyx that when inverted resembles a helmet
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First Known Use of SKULLCAP
1682
Rhymes with SKULLCAP
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skullcap
noun skull·cap \ˈskəl-ˌkap\
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