Tarboosh
/tɑːrˈbuːʃ/
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Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Garment
The tarboosh is a traditional hat signifying Middle Eastern culture. 
Visitors to Cairo often see storekeepers wearing a tarboosh.
Pro Tip 2/3Symbol of Status
Historically, the tarboosh was a symbol of high status and education. 
In old photographs, esteemed professors are seen clad in a tarboosh.
Pro Tip 3/3Not For Formal Occasions
While traditional, tarbooshes are not commonly worn for formal events in modern times. 
He chose a modern suit over a tarboosh for the embassy meeting.