topi

A noun with two distinct meanings: a lightweight hat worn in tropical regions for sun protection, or a large South African antelope known for its speed.

• 🇩🇪Substantiv mit zwei Bedeutungen: ein leichter Hut, der in tropischen Regionen als Sonnenschutz getragen wird, oder eine große südafrikanische Antilope, die für ihre Schnelligkeit bekannt ist.

1. Sun hat B2 formal

   A lightweight hat, often made of pith or cork, worn in tropical regions to protect the head from the sun.

   • The explorer wore a topi to shield himself from the intense sun.
   • In colonial times, a topi was standard gear for travelers in Africa.
   • She bought a stylish topi for her trip to the tropics.

   🇩🇪Tropenhelm

   Synonyme: pith helmetsun helmettopee

2. Antelope C1 formal

   A large, swift antelope native to the savannas of Africa, known for its speed and distinctive markings.

   • A herd of topi grazed peacefully on the open plain.
   • The topi is considered one of the fastest hoofed mammals.
   • We spotted a topi sprinting across the grassland during our safari.

   🇩🇪Topi

   Synonyme: sassaby

• topis plural form
• topis' possessive plural form
• topi's possessive singular form