kufi

noun2

1. •
   A type of brimless, rounded cap associated with various African nations or ethnicities.

   • Whenever Brown shows up, wearing his African kufi and confronting issues, I find myself nodding vigorously, for old-time’s sake. — 2008
2. •
   A type of close-fitting cap worn by some Muslims.

   • However, do not assume because the person appears to be conservative (e.g., a woman wearing a head scarf or a man wearing a skull cap or kufi) that the person does not shake hands. — 2009