sheitel
noun
shei·tel
ˈshātᵊl
plural -s
: a wig worn by some Orthodox Jewish matrons in accordance with the tradition of covering the hair as a sign of modesty
Word History
Etymology
Yiddish sheytl, from Middle High German scheitel crown of the head, from Old High German skeitila; akin to Middle Low German schēdele crown of the head, Old English scēadan, scādan to divide, separate