solar topee

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English

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Etymology

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From Hindi सोला टोपी (solā ṭopī), from Hindi सोला (solā, the plant Aeschynomene aspera) + Hindi टोपी (ṭopī, hat). The spelling solar is a Hobson-Jobsonism from English solar (relating to the sun), as the hat provided shade from the sun.

Noun

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solar topee (plural solar topees)

  1. A pith helmet.