"sola topi" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From the shola or sola plant (Aeschynomene aspera)—whose pith is used—and topi or tope, Hindi for "hat", popularised by the British colonials who wore them while inspecting farms or travelling. Etymology templates: {{taxlink|Aeschynomene aspera|species}} Aeschynomene aspera Head templates: {{en-noun|?|nolinkhead=1}} sola topi
  1. A pith helmet Categories (topical): Headwear
    Sense id: en-sola_topi-en-noun-5euWnGHp Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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