tam

Thân thiện

A man wears a warm tam on a chilly autumn walk.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A woolen cap of Scottish origin: A "tam" is a type of soft, round, and usually flat cap, traditionally made of wool. It is often associated with Scottish Highland dress and is sometimes adorned with a pom-pom or a toorie on top.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • He wore a warm tam to protect his head from the cold.
  • The traditional Scottish outfit was completed with a tartan tam.

Advanced Usage

• "Tam o' Shanter": This is a specific type of Scottish bonnet, named after the hero of a Robert Burns poem. It is broader and flatter than a typical tam.
  • The statue depicted the poet wearing a Tam o' Shanter.

Variants and Related Words

• Tam-o'-shanter (noun): The full name for the specific broad, flat bonnet.
• Beret (noun): A similar soft, round, flat-crowned cap, but of French origin and often made of different materials.

Synonyms

• Bonnet: A general term for various types of soft hats, often without a brim.
• Cap: A general term for a close-fitting head covering.

Related Idioms

Học thuật

Noun

1. a woolen cap of Scottish origin

Từ đồng nghĩa

• tam-o'-shanter
• tammy