Ethnolinguistic study of uzbek proverbs (an emphasis on hat terminology)

This study examines the ethnolinguistic features of lexical units related to the names of headgear found in Uzbek proverbs. The study confirms the strong connection of these lexical units with the lifestyle, historical and cultural memory, and national thinking of the people. During the analysis, the metaphorical and symbolic meanings of proverbs are revealed semantically and functionally. In addition, the significance of the names of headgear in the socio-cultural context and their participation in oral tradition are determined. The origin of the views on headgear reflected in proverbs is studied on the basis of various historical sources, anthropological studies, and folklore materials. The results of the study provide new theoretical perspectives for Uzbek linguistics and ethnolinguistics.