Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

kufi

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.35 in modern English

Syllables: ku-fi
IPA

11

Scrabble Score

4

Letters

2

Syllables

4

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A type of brimless, rounded cap associated with various African nations or ethnicities.

noun

A type of close-fitting cap worn by some Muslims.

adj

Alternative form of Kufic.

Example Sentences

"Whenever Brown shows up, wearing his African kufi and confronting issues, I find myself nodding vigorously, for old-time’s sake."
"However, do not assume because the person appears to be conservative (e.g., a woman wearing a head scarf or a man wearing a skull cap or kufi) that the person does not shake hands."

Etymology

Probably from Arabic كُوفِيَّة (kūfiyya, “keffiyeh”), perhaps via Swahili kofia (“hat”), though some sources suggest a connection to Yoruba fìlà (“cap”).

Origin

Source language: Arabic

Word Breakdown

Root: كُوفِيَّة, kofia, fìlà

Inflected Forms

kufis (plural)

Questions

What does kufi mean?: A type of brimless, rounded cap associated with various African nations or ethnicities.
Where does kufi come from?: It is traced to Arabic.

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