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to⋅pi

1[toh-pee, toh-pee]
–noun, plural -pis.
topee.

to⋅pi

2[toh-pee]
–noun, plural -pis.
an antelope, Damaliscus lunatus, of east-central Africa, having bluish-black and yellow markings.

Origin:
1905–10; said to be < Swahili

to⋅pee

[toh-pee, toh-pee]
–noun
(in India) a lightweight helmet or sun hat made from the pith of the sola plant.
Also, topi.


Origin:
1825–35; < Hindi ṭopī hat
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to·pi 1 also to·pee   (tō-pē', tō'pē)   
n.   pl. to·pis also to·pees
A pith helmet worn for protection against sun and heat.

[Hindi ṭopī, hat.]
to·pi 2   (tō'pē)   
n.   pl. topi or to·pis
A sassaby (Damaliscus lunatus subsp. topi) of eastern Africa having a glossy dark brown coat.

[Probably of Swahili origin.]
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