TOQUE


Meaning of TOQUE in English

I. ˈtōk noun

( -s )

Etymology: Middle French, from Old Spanish toca woman's headdress, veil, toque

1.

a. : a soft hat with a very narrow brim and a full crown pleated into a snug headband, usually ornamented with a plume, and worn especially in the 16th century

b. : a woman's small brimless hat made in any of various soft close-fitting shapes

c. : tuque

2.

a. : toque macaque

b. : bonnet monkey

II. noun

: a tall brimless usually white hat worn by a chef — called also toque blanche

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