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n. - Rounded brimless cap fitting the crown of the head; A herbaceous plant of the genus Scutellaria which has a calyx that, when inverted, resembles a helmet with its visor raised.

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  • From the 14th-19th century it was known as a skullcap and worn indoors by men when they removed their wigs.
  • He sat next to Suzie and took off his wet skullcap.
  • "About Jerry Levin being bald under that skullcap."
  • He still wore a leather skullcap as his daily headgear.
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