Akubra

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Etymology

Believed to be from an Australian Aboriginal word for a head covering.

Noun

Akubra (plural Akubras)

1. (Australia) A brand of Australian hat, similar to a fedora, made from rabbit fur and traditionally worn by Australian stockmen.
   • 1996, Janette Turner Hospital, Oyster, Virago Press, paperback edition, page 61

     He had to hold his Akubra at a rakish angle to keep from being blinded by the light.

   • 2004, Heather Campbell, Dear Hearts and Gentle People, page 59,

     Frank was wearing the large akubra (cowhand hat) that we had bought for our son and toting both carry-on bags. […] We both looked back to see Frank trying to run with a heavy bag in each hand and yet not lose the akubra perched on his head.

   • 2007, Slim Dusty, Joy McKean, Another Day, Another Town, page 272,

     It was alright for a while, then I got the message that I wasn't quite the real Slim Dusty without my Akubra, so I put the old Sundowner back where it belonged.

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• Abruka