Topi caping

from indonesia

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From indonesia

Definition

A conical hat made of woven bamboo or leaves, typically worn by farmers while working outdoors.

Etymology

Compound of 'topi' (loan from Tamil) and 'caping' (loan from Javanese meaning farmer's conical hat). This compound formed in Indonesian to refer to a conical head covering made of woven bamboo.

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