mortarboard
what other name is used for a graduation cap
cap and gown. the hat is called a mortarboard.
fark you, that's why!
A mortarboard
A mortarboard is a flat, square academic cap with a tassel worn during graduation ceremonies. It is a symbol of academic achievement and is typically worn by graduates and faculty members.
The literal mortar board is the wooden plate, usually with a handle underneath, on which bricklayers carry small amounts of mortar. A similar tool is used by plasterers, but they usually call it a hawk. The academic cap is often also called a mortarboard
The mortarboard originated in Europe in the 14th century as a headgear worn by clergy and scholars. Its distinctive square shape and tassel were later adopted by academic institutions as part of graduation regalia to symbolize scholarly achievement and tradition. The term "mortarboard" comes from the resemblance of its shape to a mason's tool used for holding mortar.
A clergyman's cap is called a biretta.
A tasselled cap is called a Fez.
It can be called a cap or a scarf.
A cap.