salakot

American  

[sa-luh-kaht] / ˈsæ ləˌkɑt /

noun

plural

salakots

1. a traditional hat worn in the Philippines for protection from rain and sun, often having a wide brim and a decorative spike or knob at the center of the crown.

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Example Sentences

Apart from gigil, the newly-added Philippine words include the national pastime of videoke, the local version of karaoke which includes a scoring system, and salakot, a wide-brimmed, lightweight hat often used by farmers.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2025

“I was looking, sir, to see if I could recognize him,” stammered the rustic, partly uncovering, but in such a way that his salakot fell lower.

From The Social Cancer by Derbyshire, Charles E.

The shorter took some cards from his salakot, while the other struck a match, in the light from which they stared at each other, but, from the expressions on their faces, apparently without recognition.

From The Social Cancer by Derbyshire, Charles E.

It was a man miserably dressed, wearing a broad salakot of palm leaves.

From The Social Cancer by Derbyshire, Charles E.

He removed his salakot respectfully as they approached.

From The Social Cancer by Derbyshire, Charles E.