What is another word for yarmulka?
Pronunciation: [jˈɑːmʌlkə] (IPA) 
Yarmulka, also spelled as kippa or skullcap, is a head covering worn by Jewish men and boys as a sign of respect for God. Synonyms for yarmulke include kippot and kippah, which are also Hebrew words. Another synonym is zucchetto, which is the Catholic version of the yarmulke identical in shape but differing in its color and ornamentation. Another term is the biretta, which is the traditional hat worn by Catholic clergy. In Islam, the equivalent of a yarmulke is called a taqiyah or kufi, which is also worn by Muslim men. Lastly, in Sikhism, the turban is the traditional headgear worn by both men and women.
