skullcap

IPA: skˈʌɫkæp

A small domed cap that covers the area from the forehead to just above the back of the neck.
A yarmulke-like hat worn as an element of ghetto fashion.
(anatomy) The calvaria, the top part of the skull, covering the cranial cavity containing the brain.
(botany) Any of several species of flowering plants of the genus Scutellaria, in the Lamiaceae family.
(historical) A torture device for compressing the skull.

Examples of "skullcap" in Sentences

The monk wore a simple skullcap as he walked through the monastery courtyard
The herbalist recommended drinking skullcap tea to help calm the mind and promote relaxation
The archaeologist carefully excavated the ancient burial site, uncovering a skullcap made of precious metal
The soldier adjusted his helmet, making sure the skullcap provided maximum protection in battle
The elderly man's hair had thinned over the years, causing his skullcap to sit loosely atop his head