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pork·pie

 (pôrk′pī′)
n.
A hat having a low flat crown and a flexible, narrow brim. Also called porkpie hat.
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pork•pie

(ˈpɔrkˌpaɪ, ˈpoʊrk-)

n.
a snap-brimmed hat with a round, flat crown, usu. made of felt.
[1725–35]
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.porkpie - man's hat with a low, flat crown and a snap brim
porkpie hat
snap-brim hat - a hat with a snap brim
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