Meaning of the word skullcap in English

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skullcap

US /ˈskʌl.kæp/
UK /ˈskʌl.kæp/

Noun

a close-fitting cap, often worn for religious reasons or as part of a uniform

Example:
The rabbi wore a traditional skullcap during the service.
He put on his blue skullcap before entering the operating room.