Associations to the word «Shako»

Wiktionary

SHAKO, noun. A stiff, cylindrical military dress hat with a metal plate in front, a short visor, and a plume.
SHAKO, noun. (British) A bearskin or busby.
SHAKO, noun. The squilla or mantis shrimp.

Dictionary definition

SHAKO, noun. Tall hat; worn by some British soldiers on ceremonial occasions.

Wise words

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