terai hat

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of terai hat¹

First recorded in 1895–1900; named after Terai

Example Sentences

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg