noun
- Plural of kippa; small round caps worn by Jewish men and boys, especially during prayer or religious observance.
Usage: Also spelled kippah (singular) or kippot (plural); from Hebrew; Commonly worn in synagogues and at religious ceremonies; Worn as a sign of respect and religious identity
Examples
- The synagogue provided kippot for visitors who did not bring their own.
- Many Jewish men wear kippot throughout the day as part of their religious practice.
- The children received decorated kippot as gifts for their bar mitzvah ceremony.
- Different styles of kippot reflect various Jewish traditions and communities.
- He placed one of the kippot on his head before entering the prayer hall.