Meaning of the word topee in English

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topee

US /ˈtoʊ.piː/
UK /ˈtəʊ.piː/
"topee" picture

Noun

a lightweight helmet, typically made of pith or cork and covered with cloth, worn in tropical countries as protection from the sun.

Example:
He wore a topee to shield himself from the scorching sun during his safari.
The old photograph showed explorers wearing their traditional topees.