noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An antelope of the species Damaliscus korrigum syn. Damaliscus lunatus.
2. 2
   A taqiyah (skullcap worn by Muslims etc.) India
3. 3
   a large South African antelope; considered the swiftest hoofed mammal wordnet
4. 4
   a lightweight hat worn in tropical countries for protection from the sun wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

sassabydamaliscus lunatuspith hatpith hatpith helmetsassaby

Etymology

Etymology 1

Borrowed from Swahili topi. From Mende ndope (“antelope”)

Etymology 2

Borrowed from Hindi टोपी (ṭopī).

Related phrases

coastal topisola topi

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