kamelaukion

noun

ka·​me·​lau·​ki·​on

ˌkäməˈlau̇kˌyȯn,

-au̇kēˌȯn

plural -s

: a tall brimless hat worn by priests and monks in some Eastern rites

Word History

Etymology

Middle Greek kamēlaukion, alteration (probably influenced by Greek kamēlos camel) of Late Greek kamelaukion

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