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topi

topi

9.9
A light hat worn in hot countries to protect from the sun
  • noun
  • Archaic
translation icon : topi
  • He wore a topi to shield his face from the harsh afternoon sun.

Examples

  • The lightweight topi kept her cool during the safari.

  • He wore a topi to shield himself from the sun.

  • Many colonial officers in India used to don a topi while traveling.

  • Many tourists buy topis when visiting tropical areas.

  • He wore his topi to shield himself from the harsh sun while walking in the tropical market.

  • During the safari, the guide recommended we wear a topi to protect our heads from the sun.

  • At the cultural festival, many people donned a topi as part of their traditional attire.

Synonyms

pith helmet
vstopi
2 7.3

A light hard sun hat made from plant material to protect the head in hot places

is lighter and more like cork or soft pith than rigid headgear
sun hat
vstopi
1 1.0

A hat with a wide brim that protects your face from the sun

is the cork or pith form used in hot regions offering wider neck protection
sunhat
vstopi
1 1.0

A hat with a wide brim that protects your face and neck from the sun

is the cork or pith tropical headgear focused on all-over sun protection
pith hat
vstopi
8.6

A lightweight hat made from thin plant material that protects you from the sun

is the lighter cork or pith form used specifically for tropical sun protection
sun helmet
vstopi
3.5

A lightweight hat with a wide brim that protects the head and neck from the sun

is the cork or pith tropical form rather than any brimmed headcover

How Protective

pith helmet
2 7.3
sun hat
1 1.0
topi
  • Archaic
9.9
hat
∞ 1.0
cap
175 1.0

Surface Forms

topi singular
topis plural

Etymology

Topi comes from the Hindi and Urdu word topī, which simply means 'hat' and was used for the light sun hats worn in South Asia. A helpful way to remember it is to think of a topi sitting on the 'top' of your head to keep you cool and shaded.