KEPI - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

a cap with a flat circular top and a visor

Categories: Cap

Synonyms

Kepi, Peaked cap, Service cap, Yachting cap

🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)

The word "kepi" comes from Latin cappa. It started in Old High German kappa. Then it appeared in Middle High German kappe. Later, people used it in Swiss High German Käppi, which was borrowed from French képi.

🔗 Related Words

cap – A related word in the same word family.

🧩 Fun Fact

Latin's grammatical structure influenced how English speakers think about verb tenses and cases.