homburg
[ hom-burg ]
/ ˈhɒm bɜrg /
noun
a man's felt hat with a soft crown dented lengthwise and a slightly rolled brim.
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Origin of homburg
First recorded in 1890–95; after Homburg, Germany, where it was first manufactured
Words nearby homburg
homalographic, Homans' sign, homatropine, homaxial, hombre, homburg, home, home aid, home-alone, home automation, home banking
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British Dictionary definitions for homburg
homburg
/ (ˈhɒmbɜːɡ) /
noun
a man's hat of soft felt with a dented crown and a stiff upturned brim
Word Origin for homburg
C20: named after Homburg, in Germany, town where it was originally made
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