What does TOPEE mean?

Here is the information you requested on the word "topee": Topee Parts of Speech:

Noun

Definitions:

• A lightweight helmet made of pith or cork.
• A hat made of pith.

Pronunciations:

• US: /toh-pee/
• UK: /tuh-pee/

Origin and Usage:

The word "topee" originated in India in the early 1800s and was used to describe a type of hat made of pith. The word later came to refer to a lightweight helmet made of pith or cork that was worn by British soldiers in hot climates. Today, the word is still used to refer to both types of headwear, although it is not commonly used outside of historical or military contexts.

Synonyms:

sun helmet, pith helmet, sola topee, topi

Related Words:

helmet, capot, caput, chape, cheep

Example Sentences:

• He wore a topee to protect his head from the sun.
• The soldiers wore topees to stay cool in the hot climate.
• She found an old topee in her grandfathers attic.