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- noun A
pith helmet
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From the shola or sola plant, whose pith is used; and "topi" or "tope", Hindi for "hat". It was popularized by the British colonials who wore them while inspecting farms or traveling.
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hernesheir commented on the word sola topi
Because sola is a pithy legume, and topi is a hat, --> pith helmet.
November 1, 2011