terai
/təˈraɪ/
noun
- A belt of marshy, swampy land at the foot of the Himalayas in northern India and southern Nepal.
- The Terai region is known for its dense forests and wildlife reserves.
- Many endangered animals, like the Bengal tiger, live in the Terai.
- Farmers in the Terai grow rice and sugarcane in the fertile soil.
- A wide-brimmed felt hat, typically worn in tropical or sunny regions for protection from the sun.
- In old adventure movies, characters often sport a terai in hot climates.
- The explorer's terai had a leather band and a slightly curved brim.
- He wore a terai hat while trekking through the jungle to shield his face from the sun.