pith helmet
/pɪθ ˈhɛlmɪt/ · noun
Meaning
- 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.
- A hat of similar appearance, but made of different materials.
Etymology / origin
Compound of pith + helmet.
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