topi
topi · topis · topi
An antelope of the species Damaliscus korrigum synAn antelope of the species Damaliscus korrigum syn. Damaliscus lunatus.
/ˈtəʊpi/
Meaning
2 sensesAn antelope of the species Damaliscus korrigum syn. Damaliscus lunatus.
(India)A taqiyah (skullcap worn by Muslims etc.)
More definitions
- a large South African antelope; considered the swiftest hoofed mammal
- a lightweight hat worn in tropical countries for protection from the sun
Origin
Borrowed from Swahili topi. From Mende ndope (“antelope”). Borrowed from Hindi टोपी (ṭopīBorrowed from Swahili topi. From Mende ndope (“antelope”).
Borrowed from Hindi टोपी (ṭopī).
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Forms
plural: topis / topiSynonyms
7 synonymstsessebesassaby
Close in meaning
- a large South African antelope; considered the swiftest hoofed mammal:sassabyDamaliscus lunatus
- a lightweight hat worn in tropical countries for protection from the sun:pith hatpith helmetsun helmettopee
Word family
2 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular