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- [key-pee, kep-ee]
- /ˈkeɪ pi, ˈkɛp i/
- /ˈkeɪ.pi/
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- [key-pee, kep-ee]
- /ˈkeɪ pi, ˈkɛp i/
Definitions of kepi word
- noun plural kepi a French military cap with a flat circular top and a nearly horizontal visor. 1
- noun kepi A French military cap with a flat top and horizontal brim. 1
- noun kepi a military cap with a circular top and a horizontal peak 0
- noun kepi a cap with a flat, round top and stiff visor, worn by French soldiers 0
- noun kepi A cap with a flat circular top and a visor, particularly associated with French uniforms. 0
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Origin of kepi
First appearance:
before 1860 One of the 29% newest English words
1860-65; < French képi < Swiss German Käppi (Kapp(e) cap1 + -i diminutive suffix)
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Parts of speech for Kepi
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kepi popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
kepi usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for kepi
noun kepi
- headgear — any covering for the head, especially a hat, cap, bonnet, etc.
- armor — covering worn to protect the body against weapons
- armour — In former times, armour was special metal clothing that soldiers wore for protection in battle.
- hat — a shaped covering for the head, usually with a crown and brim, especially for wear outdoors.
- busby — a tall fur helmet with a bag hanging from the top to the right side, worn by certain soldiers, usually hussars, as in the British Army
Top questions with kepi
- what does kepi mean?
- how to make a kepi?
- how to make a civil war kepi?