shako
headdress
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A shako is a type of stiff military hat characterized by a high crown and often adorned with a plume. The word "shako" originates from the Hungarian word csákó and was first used in English in 1793. It is a noun and can be pluralized as "shakos" or "shakoes". The shako is related in form to other headwear like the kepi and beret.12
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