watermelon cap en · NOUN
Etymology
Calque from Chinese 西瓜帽 (xīguāmào).
Meanings
- A kind of skullcap from China that resembles the rind of half a watermelon, made of six pieces of fabric woven together and a knot on the top, commonly worn by men during the Qing dynasty.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| watermelon caps | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (2)
cmn 瓜皮帽 (a kind of skullcap) · cmn 西瓜帽 (a kind of skullcap)