n.
Pronunciation: ' t ō k
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle French, soft hat with a narrow brim worn especially in the 16th century , from Old Spanish toca headdress
Date: 1505
1 : a woman's small hat without a brim made in any of various soft close-fitting shapes
2 : TUQUE
3 : a tall brimless hat worn by a chef ― called also toque blanche