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pith helmet

/pɪθ ˈhɛlmɪt/

Tradução: Capacete leve feito de cortiça ou de medula vegetal, tradicionalmente usado em climas tropicais para proteção contra o sol, frequentemente associado a exploradores e militares da era colonial.

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/pɪθ ˈhɛlmɪt/C1formal
  • ptCapacete leve feito de cortiça ou de medula vegetal, tradicionalmente usado em climas tropicais para proteção contra o sol, frequentemente associado a exploradores e militares da era colonial.

A lightweight helmet made from pith or cork, traditionally worn in tropical climates for protection from the sun, often associated with colonial-era explorers and military personnel.

  1. Sun hatB2formal

    A lightweight hat made from pith or cork, traditionally worn in tropical climates for protection from the sun.

    ptChapéu colonial

    • The explorer wore a pith helmet while trekking through the jungle.
    • Pith helmets were commonly used by colonial soldiers in hot regions.
    • He bought a pith helmet for his safari trip to Africa.