English word origin

Etymology of topi

Borrowed from Swahili topi. From Mende ndope (“antelope”).

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Source etymology 1

Original entry ↗

noun

An antelope of the species Damaliscus korrigum syn. Damaliscus lunatus.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Borrowed from Swahili topi. From Mende ndope (“antelope”).

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Source etymology 2

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noun

A taqiyah (skullcap worn by Muslims etc.)

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Borrowed from Hindi टोपी (ṭopī).

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