English dictionary, thesaurus, translations & etymology
FreeDict.com
noun

shako

Quiz me More like this

Shako (noun) means a tall, stiff military cap with a front badge, a small peak and a feather plume.

noun
1
A tall, stiff military cap with a front badge, a small peak and a feather plume.
2
A tall fur cap worn as part of a military uniform.
Vocabulary Flow
Build your vocabulary from words like shako.
Vocabulary Flow serves the next word, and the next — meaning, pronunciation and an example each time. Practice at your level, or learn English in your own language.
Start vocabulary practice
Test yourself on “shako” A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage →

Etymology

Borrowed from French shako, from Hungarian csákó (“cylindrical military dress hat worn by the Hungarian hussars from the 18th century to World War I”).

Related words

Rhymes for shako

See all rhymes for shako →

Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of shako?
"shako" (noun) means a tall, stiff military cap with a front badge, a small peak and a feather plume.
What is another word for shako?
Other words for "shako" include busby, bearskin.
What are the different meanings of shako?
"shako" has 2 main meanings: 1. A tall, stiff military cap with a front badge, a small peak and a feather plume; 2. A tall fur cap worn as part of a military uniform.

People also searched

Definitions from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0 · etymology from Wiktionary