English Dictionary

pith helmet

名詞

A lightweight helmet-shaped hat made of the pith of the sola or shola (Indian spongewood) plant covered with white cotton and faced with green cloth. Also known as a "sola topi", it was originally used by the British army in India in the 19th century, later used more widely.

日本語の意味

軽量なヘルメット型の帽子。インドのソラ（またはショーラ）という植物（インド海綿木）の芯から作られ、白い綿で覆われ、緑の布が当てられている。この帽子は19世紀のインドでイギリス軍に使用され、その後広く採用された。

He adjusted his pith helmet before stepping out into the blazing savanna.

彼は照りつけるサバンナの太陽の下に出る前に、ソラ（スポンジウッド）の芯で作られた軽くてヘルメット形の帽子を整えた。

意味（1）

A lightweight helmet-shaped hat made of the pith of the sola or shola (Indian spongewood) plant covered with white cotton and faced with green cloth. Also known as a "sola topi", it was originally used by the British army in India in the 19th century, later used more widely.

意味（2）

A hat of similar appearance, but made of different materials.

pith helmets （ plural ）