Toque - Dictionary Definition and Overview

Toque :  (noun)
1: a tall white hat with a pouched crown; worn by chefs
2: a small round woman's hat [syn: pillbox, turban]

Based on WordNet 2.0

Toque : \Toque\ (t[=o]k), n. [F. toque; of Celtic origin; cf. W. toc.] 1. A kind of cap worn in the 16th century, and copied in modern fashions; -- called also toquet.

His velvet toque stuck as airily as ever upon the side of his head. --Motley.

2. (Zo["o]l.) A variety of the bonnet monkey.

Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)
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