topee

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Noun topee has 1 sense

pith hat, pith helmet, sun helmet, topee, topi - a light-weight hat worn in tropical countries for protection from the sun
--₁ is a kind of hat, chapeau, lid; shade

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Topee

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: A lightweight hat typically made of pith or cork, with a wide brim and a shallow, flat crown, worn as protection from the sun in hot climates.

Example Sentence:

The explorers wore topees to shield themselves from the scorching desert sun.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: A traditional hat worn by some Sikhs as a religious symbol.

Example Sentence:

He proudly donned his topee, which was an important part of his Sikh identity.