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toques

/toʊks/ /tuks/

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A type of hat with no brim.

Examples :

"In the winter, my family wears colorful toques to keep our heads warm. "

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(specifically) A tall white hat with no brim of the sort worn by chefs

Examples :

"The chefs in the busy restaurant all wore tall, white toques. "

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(by extension) A chef.

Examples :

"The restaurant employs five toques who create unique dishes every day. "

food job person

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A variety of bonnet monkey; toque macaque, Macaca sinica.

Examples :

"The zookeeper pointed out the enclosure where the toques were grooming each other, explaining that these small monkeys are native to Sri Lanka. "

animal biology nature

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An African nominal money of account, equal to 40 cowries.

Examples :

"In the historical trading post simulation, students exchanged beads and cloth, valuing a basket of rice at five toques, or two hundred cowries. "

world economy history value

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A knitted hat, usually conical but of varying shape, often woollen, and sometimes topped by a pom-pom or tassel.

Examples :

"As winter approached, Maria knitted several colorful toques for her grandchildren to keep their heads warm. "

wear style item appearance

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A rhythm used in Latin music, especially Cuban religious rituals.

Examples :

"The students listened intently to the different toques played on the drums during the Afro-Cuban music workshop. "

music ritual religion culture

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The guitar part of flamenco music.

Examples :

"The lively toques of the flamenco guitar filled the small cafe, creating a passionate atmosphere. "