1. a small, close-fitting cap that covers the top of the head
2. a plant of the mint family with helmet-shaped flowers, used in herbal medicine
Usage: botanical

Examples

• The monk wore a simple black skullcap during prayer.
• He pulled on a knitted skullcap to keep his head warm.
• The Jewish man wore a traditional skullcap to synagogue.
• Skullcap tea is sometimes used as a natural remedy for anxiety.
• The herbalist recommended skullcap for its calming properties.
• She found a colorful skullcap at the market.
• The skullcap plant produces small blue flowers in summer.