Sarposh
/sɑːrˈpoʊʃ/noun
A jeweled ornament or crest traditionally worn on a turban, especially in South Asian courts.
Did you know?In Mughal and later South Asian court culture, a sarposh could function as a visible badge of sovereignty, often incorporating precious stones and feathers.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Persian
Persian
سرپوش (sarpuš)
“A covering for the head; literally, “head-covering””
Middle Persian
Persian
sar-pōš
“A compound formed from sar, “head,” and pōš, “covering””
Medieval Persian
Persian
sarpuš
“A head covering or protective covering”
Mughal Period
Persian/Urdu
sarposh
“A turban ornament or jeweled crest worn by nobles and rulers”
19th Century
Anglo-Indian English
sarposh
“A South Asian turban ornament, recorded as a loanword in English”
Modern English
English
sarposh
“A traditional jeweled turban ornament or crest”