Deerstalker
(noun)
A type of hat that is typically made of tweed or wool and has earflaps that can be tied up. It is often associated with hunting and outdoor activities.
Origin:
The word deerstalker is a combination of the words "deer" and "stalker" and refers to a type of hat traditionally worn by hunters while hunting deer.
Examples:
- Sherlock Holmes is often depicted wearing a deerstalker hat while he solves his mysteries.
- The hunter donned his deerstalker hat before setting out into the woods.
- The deerstalker hat is a traditional piece of hunting attire.
- I always wear my deerstalker hat when I go for a walk in the country.
- The deerstalker is a classic piece of headwear for the outdoorsman.