Phrygian cap Phrygische Mütze Phrygische muts barretes frígios berretto frigio bonnet phrygien frigijska kapa frygiska mössor gorro frigio φρυγικός σκούφος מצנפת פריגית Term applied to conical caps or bonnets with the peak bent or turned over in front. It originated in the ancient country of Phrygia in Asia Minor and is represented in ancient Greek art as the type of headdress worn by Orientals. In Rome the Phrygian cap was worn by emancipated slaves as a symbol of their freedom. During the 11th and 12th centuries, it was again extensively used. For similar caps worn in the French Revolution and identified with the cap of liberty, use liberty caps. (AAT)