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Skullcap vs Beanie - What's the difference?

skullcap | beanie |

As nouns the difference between skullcap and beanie

is that skullcap is a small domed cap that covers from the forehead to just above the back of the neck while beanie is a cap that fits the head closely, usually knitted from wool.

skullcap

English

Alternative forms

* skull cap, skull-cap

Noun

(en noun)
  • A small domed cap that covers from the forehead to just above the back of the neck.
  • A yarmulke-like hat worn as an element of ghetto fashion.
  • Any of several species of flowering plants, of the genus , in the Lamiaceae family.

    • Synonyms

    * (yarmulke) kippah

    See also

    * kippah * yarmulka, yarmulke * zucchetto, zuchetto

    beanie

    English

    Alternative forms

    * beenie

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A cap that fits the head closely, usually knitted from wool.
    • Enrique Iglesias is often seen wearing a beanie .
  • Short for (Beanie Baby), a small soft toy filled with beans or similar stuffing.

    • Synonyms

    * (cap) beanie hat, beenie hat, toque (Canada), watch cap