topi
/'toupi:/ Cách viết khác : (topee) /'toupi:/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A large South African antelope: A type of ungulate mammal, specifically an antelope, native to Africa, known for its speed and distinctive coat coloration.
- A lightweight hat worn in tropical countries: A type of headgear, often made of pith or lightweight material, designed to protect the wearer from the sun.
Examples
- Noun (Antelope):
- We saw a herd of topi grazing on the savanna.
- The topi is considered one of the fastest antelopes.
- Noun (Hat):
- The explorer wore a topi to shield himself from the intense sun.
- A traditional topi is often made from the pith of the sola plant.
Advanced Usage
- The word "topi" for the hat is sometimes spelled topee, especially in historical contexts.
- The colonial officer's uniform included a white topee.
Variants and Related Words
- Topee: An alternative spelling for the sun hat.
- Damaliscus lunatus: The scientific name for the topi antelope.
- Pith helmet: A synonym for the sun-protecting hat, describing its common material.
Synonyms
- For the antelope: Sassaby (another common name for the same species).
- For the hat: Sun helmet, pith hat, sola topee.
Related Phrases
- While "topi" itself is not typically part of phrasal verbs, it can appear in descriptive phrases:
- To wear a topi: To have the sun hat on.
- It is advisable to wear a topi in such climates.
Related Idioms
- There are no common idioms that specifically feature the word "topi."
Noun
- a large South African antelope; considered the swiftest hoofed mammal
- a lightweight hat worn in tropical countries for protection from the sun