A yarmulke (also spelled yarmulke or yarmulka) is a small, brimless cap worn by Jewish men during prayer and in daily life as a sign of reverence and tradition. Pronounced with the vowel sounds and consonant cluster typical of English, it denotes a specific religious head covering and cultural identifier. The term is used in English-speaking contexts to refer to the skullcap itself, distinct from related terms for religious garments.
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