noun
Meaning 1
A kind of collapsible top hat.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: gibus
Antonyms: none provided
Phrase guide
opera hat
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noun
Meaning 2
a man's hat with a tall crown; usually covered with silk or with beaver fur
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: dress hat, high hat, silk hat, stovepipe, top hat, topper, beaver
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: hat, chapeau, lid, man's clothing
History
Etymology
From the common practice of storing them in their flattened state under one's seat at the opera.
Across languages
Translations
2 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- French: chapeau claque — kind of collapsible top hat
- Polish: szapoklak — kind of collapsible top hat