Meaning of the word tam-o'-shanter in English
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tam-o'-shanter
US /ˌtæm.oʊˈʃæn.tər/
UK /ˌtæm.oʊˈʃæn.tər/

Noun
1.
a traditional Scottish cap with a flat crown and a pompom in the center, often made of wool or tweed
Example:
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He wore a traditional kilt and a matching tam-o'-shanter.
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The artist often painted portraits of people wearing a tam-o'-shanter.
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