taj

taj
n. a tall conical cap worn by a dervish.
Etymology: Arab. taj

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\\ˈtäzh, ˈtäj\ noun (-es)
Etymology: Arabic tāj, from Persian, crown, crest, cap
: a cap worn in Muslim countries; especially : a tall cone-shaped cap worn by dervishes

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/tahzh, tahj/, n.
a high, conical cap worn in Muslim countries.
[1850-55; < Ar taj < Pers]

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taj /täj/
noun
1. A crown
2. A dervish's tall conical cap
ORIGIN: Ar and Pers tāj crown

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taj «tahj», noun.
1. a crown or diadem: »

He also gave him a taj…which kings only were accustomed to wear (John C. Atkinson).

2. the conical cap of a Sufi Muslim dervish.
╂[< Arabic taj]

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[täzh; täj]
n. a tall conical cap worn by a dervish
■ historical a crown worn by an Indian prince of high rank
Origin:
mid 19th cent.: from Persian tāj ‘crown’

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Taj
see Taj Mahal a.

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