patka
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A small scarf tied over the head to cover hair, often worn by Sikh boys and men
- noun
- Indian
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patka
- The coach allowed players to wear a patka instead of a helmet during practice for comfort.
Examples
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He wore a bright blue patka at the ceremony.
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Many Sikh men prefer to wear a patka instead of a turban.
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He selected a blue patka to match his kurta for the festival.
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Many Sikh boys wear a patka to school as part of their daily attire.
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The Sikh man wore a traditional patka to keep his long hair neatly covered.
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During the festival, many boys proudly tied their colorful patkas over their heads.
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For the ceremony, he chose a beautiful patka adorned with intricate designs.
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Etymology
The word patka comes from Punjabi and Hindi and originally meant a 'small cloth' for the head. Like a small scarf or bandana, a patka is tied over the hair, which is why Sikh men and boys wear it to cover their hair.