cork hat
A 'cork hat' is a unique piece of Australian headwear designed to keep insects away using dangling corks.
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Definition
B2Australian Culture
(informal, traditional)A hat with corks hanging from strings attached to the brim, used to deter flies.
Example
- He wore a cork hat to keep the flies away while working in the outback.
C1Historical
(obsolete)A head covering made of cork, similar in shape to a pith helmet.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "cork hat":
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