noun
- a tall military cap with a plume or other ornament, typically cylindrical with a visor
Usage: military
Examples
- The guard wore a black shako with a white plume.
- The marching band's uniforms included traditional shakos.
- His shako was adorned with gold braiding and a feather.
- The museum displayed shakos from various military units.
- She adjusted the chin strap on her ceremonial shako.
- The regiment's shakos were part of their dress uniform.