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pith helmet
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pith helmet
(noun)
pith helmet
noun
plural
pith helmets
pith helmet
noun
plural
pith helmets
Britannica Dictionary definition of PITH HELMET
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a light, hard hat that is worn for protection from the sun in hot countries
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