pith helmet

noun
/pɪθ ˈhɛlmɪt/US

Etymology

Compound of pith + helmet.

Definitions

  1. A lightweight helmet-shaped hat made of the pith of the sola or shola (Indian spongewood)…

    A lightweight helmet-shaped hat made of the pith of the sola or shola (Indian spongewood) plant covered with white cotton and faced with green cloth.

  2. A hat of similar appearance, but made of different materials.

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