terai hat

noun

a felt sun helmet with a high crown and wide brim, worn especially in the subtropics.

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First recorded in 1895–1900; named after Terai

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“No—but my Terai hat is about spoiled; wish I had put on another,” flinging off the soaked headgear in question.

Terai hat and Norfolk jacket 109 62.

Mrs. Boulte put on a big terai hat, and walked across to the Vansuythens' house to borrow last week's Queen.

Mrs. Boulte put on a big terai hat, and walked across to the Vansuythens's house to borrow last week's Queen.

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