Which hat derives its name from the Russian word for 'ears'?

A ushanka, also called an ushanka-hat, is a Russian fur cap with ear flaps that can be tied up to the crown of the cap, or fastened at the chin to protect the ears, jaw, and lower chin from the cold. An alternative is to bend the flaps back and tie them behind the head, which is called "ski-style". This offers less protection from the elements, but much better visibility, essential for high-speed skiing. The dense fur also offers some protection against blunt impacts to the head.

The word ushanka derives from 'ushi', "ears" in Russian. The ushankas were traditionally made from rabbit fur but are generally now made with artificial fur. The ear flaps can be worn to cover the ears or up on the head if ear protection is not necessary.

Hats with fur ear flaps have been known for centuries especially in the Slavic Balkan countries Serbia, Croatia, Bosnia, Macedonia, Bulgaria, in Scandinavian countries Sweden and Norway, in the Eurasian and European Slavic countries Russia, Ukraine, Slovenia and in Caucasus in Georgia and Armenia. The design of ushanka with a perfectly round crown was developed in the 17th century when in central and northern Russia a hat with earflaps called 'treukh' was worn.

The ushanka is a popular hat in Russia and other former Soviet republics, especially during wartime. Nowadays, ushankas are issued to soldiers in a variety of countries including the U.S. and Canada.