topi

Lightweight sun hat

A topi is a pith helmet—the lightweight, cork-centered hat worn in tropical climates as protection from the sun.

The word comes from Hindi and was common during the British colonial era in India and Africa.

Topi also names an African antelope related to the hartebeest, with a dark glossy coat and curved horns: A herd of topi grazed on the savanna.

antelope

hartebeest

Large African antelope, elongated face

AfricaSecond-largest continent
savannahTropical grassland ecosystem
grasslandTreeless herb-covered ecosystem

herd · horned · grazing · ungulate · bovid · migratory · Serengeti · Kenya · Tanzania · plains

hat

pith

Core or crux

helmetProtective head covering
safariWildlife observation journey
colonialOf occupied territories

sun · headgear · cork · tropical · British · India · Africa · explorer · hunting · Raj

fish

porkfish

Striped Atlantic grunt species

gruntLow guttural sound
CaribbeanTropical Atlantic region
reefUnderwater rock or coral formation

coral · tropical · marine · striped · yellow · Atlantic · aquarium · snorkeling

Categories

headwearhat, cap, helmet, crown, hood
African wildlifeelephant, African elephant, lion, hippo, elephants
hoofed mammalscow, horse, goat, sheep, pig
Hornedram, bull, goat, ox, ibex
Savanna Animalszebra, wildebeest, lion cub, lioness, cheetah
NepalKathmandu, Himalayas, Everest, Annapurna, Gurkhas

Opposites

headwear formality and climate function

Headwear made from pelts

ushanka · bareheaded · balaclava · beanie · trapper hat

colonial cultural associations

Wrapped cloth headdress

fez · kufi · keffiyeh · bonnet

formality and setting

Tall formal headwear

bowler · bonnet · fascinator · tiara · crown

Phrases

topiary gardenLandscaped area with shaped plants

Family

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