Associations to the word «Toque»

Wiktionary

TOQUE, noun. A type of hat with no brim.
TOQUE, noun. (specifically) A tall white hat with no brim of the sort worn by chefs
TOQUE, noun. (by extension) (informal) A chef.
TOQUE, noun. A variety of bonnet monkey; toque macaque, Macaca sinica.
TOQUE, noun. (Canada) A knitted hat, usually conical but of varying shape, often woollen, and sometimes topped by a pom-pom or tassel.
TOQUE, noun. (music) A rhythm used in Latin music, especially Cuban religious rituals.
TOQUE, noun. (music) The guitar part of flamenco music.

Dictionary definition

TOQUE, noun. A tall white hat with a pouched crown; worn by chefs.
TOQUE, noun. A small round woman's hat.

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats