SHAKO

Shako

A shako is a tall, cylindrical military cap, usually with a visor, and sometimes tapered at the top. It is usually adorned with some kind of ornamental plate or badge on the front, metallic or otherwise, and often has a feather, plume, or pompon attached at the top.

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shako

Noun

  1. A stiff, cylindrical military dress hat with a metal plate in front, a short visor, and a plume.
  2. A bearskin or busby.
  3. The squilla or mantis shrimp.


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