opera hat

opera hat

n (Clothing & Fashion) a collapsible top hat operated by a spring. Also called: gibus

op′era hat`

n. a man's tall, collapsible top hat, held open or in shape by springs and usu. covered with a black fabric. [1800–10]

Thesaurus

Noun

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opera hat - a man's hat with a tall crown; usually covered with silk or with beaver furdress hat, silk hat, top hat, stovepipe, high hat, beaver, topperchapeau, hat, lid - headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brimman's clothing - clothing that is designed for men to wear

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